Nancy and I were in the house around 2:30pm last Sunday; Nancy was sitting at the counter and I was standing in the kitchen with a beer in my hand when the earthquake started. The shaking started slowly and gradually increased in intensity. At first I thought a huge gust of wind was shaking the whole house but then Nancy shouted “Earthquake!!” and “What do we do?!? Quick! Stand in a doorway!!” I just stood there just thinking “Wow – welcome to Panamà…” as the shaking slowly changed to rolling; it almost felt like we we’re on a ship. A unique sensation. Then after maybe twenty or thirty seconds it was over. Apparently some nearby towns like Puerto Armuelles had stuff flying off shelves, buildings getting damaged, and a couple of injuries. So for Nancy and I this was a new experience. For others, maybe not so much…
Saludos, Craig
I’m glad that you guys are okay. Being that you guys are fine, I guess it’s pretty safe for me to say this. As I read your story and you described that you were standing in the kitchen with a beer in your hand, I could see you standing boldly with your chest held high saying “hold my beer”as you pulled Nancy to safety… LOL.
Hey Jeff, that’s not quite how it was. Nancy was darting back nd forth like a squirrel in traffic and I was standing there bemusedly sipping my beer wondering if I was about to get squashed by the house falling on me…
If you had video of this, you guys would have a very good chance of winning America’s Funniest Home Videos…lol. So glad that you guys are fine and are able to make light of this event.
I felt my first earthquake in CR some years back. Yours sounded like it was a little stronger. Very weird feeling and no warning!