Earthquake witness

Fears in Banda Aceh
Awoke to a large amount of shaking and rumbling then the electricity went off. I went outside and saw people talking and beginning to gather family, friends, clothes and food for an evacuation. People are very afraid of the potential of another tsunami.
—Dr. Arthur D Oates, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

SMS network not working
I was sitting on the sofa watching TV. Then came in my dad, he sat on the sofa next to mine. I wanted to get a drink so I got up. Suddenly, my dad shouted out to me, "The chair is shaking! Earthquake!?!" I was thinking it was the effect of our home theater system, but when I sat on the chair it was shaking, it wasn't as long as the one we felt on Dec. 26 last year. Soon, my mom, sister and the maid woke up saying that they too felt the earthquake. After that I tried to send text messages to some of my friends and family, but the network wasn't working properly -- the earthquake must have effected it. Thank god nothing serious happened here in. I hope the rest of the world is safe.
—Seumas Teh Shu Men, Georgetown, Penang

I have never been so scared!
I was sleeping in my room at the 6th Floor Lavinia apartment. I woke up as I felt very strong vibrations and the building shook. I was scared to death as this was the strongest earthquake I have ever felt and it lasted for more than 20 seconds. I screamed and woke up the whole family, carried my 7-year-old son down the stairs. I have never been so scared!!

I knew there must have been another earthquake in Sumatera. Feel so sorry for them.. Hope they are all ok there!
—Sri, Bayan Lepas, Penang

Water swirling in the mug
I was watching television with my wife when suddenly I felt dizzy. My wife, who was drinking water,  put down the glass and pointed that water swirling in the mug. She then pointed out ornaments on the wall were swaying.  Immediately ran outside and alerted neighbors. They also felt the tremors. Once outside I propped myself against a car, but it also was shaking. Residents started coming out. The trees along the road and hanging decorative items were swaying for around 90-120 seconds.  Really gave us jitters. After another 20 minutes only did we all feel safe enough to return inside.
—Sasikumar, Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor, Malaysia

Everything was vibrating
Yes we did feel the vibration. We are here in Banting, Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia. It happened at about 12.10 am (local time). Everything was vibrating and our bed started to move from left to right. Our mum was the first to notice the vibration. The vibration lasted about 2 minutes. We rushed out of the house just to see our neighbors out of their houses too.
—Shan, Banting, Selangor

Praying for no after-effects
It was just after midnight about 12.10 am. There was a very clear movement of my body. I was sitting in front of my computer. I thought I was feeling dizzy. But it went on for more than 10 seconds when I realized something is wrong. My wall mirror started banging the wall. The movement could have easily lasted about 2 minutes or so. Woke my family up, carried my son and ran out of my apartment. My neighbors were doing the same. Tried calling police and 999. There was no response. After more than half an hour we decided to go back into out units. I'm praying that there are no after effects.
—Punita Nook Naidu, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia

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