An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 occurred in the waters of Huizhou, Guangdong, in the early morning of today (14th). The epicenter was about 92 kilometers away from Hong Kong, and the epicenter was 25 kilometers deep. Significant vibrations were felt in all areas of Hong Kong, and many people were awakened from their sleep.
Mr. Lui, who lives in Mong Kok, said that when the earthquake occurred, his body was shaking for several seconds and he was not afraid.
However, some netizens bluntly said they were taken aback by the earthquake and believed that the authorities should use an emergency warning system to remind citizens.
Mr. Lu said his body was shaking during the earthquake, but he was not afraid.
(Photo by Chen Yongwu)
Mr. Lu said he was sitting at home when the earthquake struck, but suddenly felt shaken, "personally shaken" for several seconds.
When asked if he felt scared, he said, "I don't think it's a shock."
He added that his family also felt shaken at the same time.
He did not call the observatory to inquire after the incident, but searched the Internet on his mobile phone, and found that some netizens were also asking, "Oh, do you feel so shocked?"
Since the earthquake is not very strong, citizens who have not yet gone to bed may be able to react, but some citizens who are asleep say they wake up from their sleep.
Some people also questioned that they had "hallucinations" when they saw the water cup at home vibrating, and some netizens even joked, "I thought there was a ghost at the bottom of the sofa!"
Netizens have different opinions on whether to use the emergency warning system
In addition to being surprised by the earthquake, netizens also questioned that the government did not use the emergency warning system that surprised citizens last Wednesday (9th).
Many people believe that this earthquake is more critical than the news that called on the public not to go to Queen Elizabeth Hospital unless it is necessary. They should make good use of this 150 million yuan system to inform the public.
However, some people believe that the earthquake did not cause casualties or serious damage, and there is no need to use the emergency warning system in the middle of the night to prevent citizens from being frightened again.
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