JOSE reported 7,9 EARTHQUACKE in PERU (NOW 506 deads)

[jeffdaweasel]

They've upgraded this quake to an 8.0.

That's huge. I can't even imagine it. The biggest one for me was the January 1994 Northridge quake, which was a 6.7, with a lot of ground accelleration (the highest resorded in an urban area at the time).

It's scary. I'm glad you are okay.

[Miquel]

Celebro que tu y tu familia esteis bien!!!

saludos

Miquel

[Divemistress of the Dark]

YOW!!! How did I miss THIS?!

Jose!! Be well! Grab your Police CD collection and put it in the trunk of your car!

Keep us updated...

(sheez, I just missed being in this myself...8.0. Holy mackerel.

I live near a famous fault line (New Madrid) and we all pray there won't be such a strong quake....you never know.)

Glad things turned out relatively OK and that none of Peru's priceless treasures (Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu) were damaged.

[Edit: Just read bbc.co.uk...337 people killed?! How horrible! Let us know if there's any group receiving money donations for this, Jose...]

[Kalypso]

I am so sorry for the victims and their families, only consolation is that it could have been much worse if the epicentre was more on the surface.

These are events that put everything into perspective.

[Krokodyle]

Yes, so glad to hear you are alright, Jose.

Keep us posted, we're here if you need us!

[conroy]

Im glad to hear you and hopefully your family and friends are ok, Jose. Your reports have been riveting. Have there been any more strong aftershocks recently?

[takeshi]

Glad to hear you are safe! And so sorry for the victims of the earthquake.
Lima didn't have a big damage. Still be careful. There are some invisible damages and risks aroud the town after the big earthquake.

takeshi, a person from the country where earhtquakes happen a lot

[nancyrose]

Hi Jose,
I thought of you instantly when I heard the news about this earthquake last night, and I was so glad to see your post this morning. Bongo Boy is right, being part of this community connects us to events worldwide...there is a whole network of concern here for you and your family.

Glad you are safe, Jose. You are in my thoughts.

[georgygirl]

[quote] First, I think was a bit sick cause my legs move, then all the earth movemed like waves... walls, public lights, neighbours
[/quote]

What a experience José. Glad that you are all right!

[visions]

Glad to hear that you are alright Jose

keep in there mate our thoughts and wishes are with you and your family and your country.

Great reporting

just keep safe.

[Skip]

Just saw some footage on the news- glad you're okay Jose.
Stay safe,
Skip

[samburusunset]

OMG Jose! I'm so glad you're OK.
I've been away from the news lately too. I don't know how I didn't hear about this! WOW!
It's amazing you continue to have internet access. Keep yourself safe!
I'll be thinking about you and your family.

[Kim]

Jose! You were the first thing I thought of when I heard the news! Stay safe dude! Next important item - is the stadium near you where the Police will play safe?!

Check in over at the Backstage because they were asking for you over there.

Whenever I think of earthquakes I think of the Northridge one, and of Ian running out into the street naked. Damn that boy had some good stories! I miss him dearly.

[giovanni]

Same to me...I immediately thought about you when I saw the news on tv.... great you could connect on internet and say something to all of us.

I witnessed some earthquakes and they are scaring sometimes....

Giovanni

[visions]

Saw some footage tonight

unbelievable

Glad you and your family safe

My thoughts and wishes with you Jan..