Field trip and earthquake

I was involved in the field trip for NZ Ecology and Conservation course this weekend. After a whole month of dry spell, the rain finally arrived this weekend. And coincidentally, the field trip also happens these two days! So, we were out with the students, braving the rain, the cold wind, and waves, counting the different species on the rocky shoreline at North Head, Devonport. I was lucky I had good students on both days. They were really enthusiastic despite the poor weather, and I think they got really good data as well. And most importantly, they enjoyed themselves.

Today (Sunday), Hannah messaged me at around 4pm. Her message "Holy crap, I think there was an earthquake!" And immediately, one of my students' dad also called her to make sure she was safe. Her dad had felt the earthquake in Auckland city as well. I was jealous because I have never experienced an earthquake before! And all I could do was hear Hannah's experience when I got home later this evening. Everything was in order when I got home - no collapsed cupboards, or shattered windows.

According the the New Zealand Herald
"A "moderate" 3.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Auckland today was the biggest in the city since February 2007, GeoNet says.

The tremor, which struck at 4.05pm, was five kilometres deep and was centred near Motatapu Island, 15 kms north-east of the city."

You can read more about the "moderate" earthquake here :
NZ Herald - Quake rattles Auckland

And finally, more good news!... The water delivery guy came today, and now, we have a full tank of water! Time to shower, do laundry, and wash the dishes :)