Wellington earthquake - A wake-up call for the city

I jolted awake at 5:29 AM to the sound of a loud bang and the shaking of my bed. Panic surged through me as I realized it was an earthquake. I quickly got out of bed and ran to check on my family. They were all okay, but we could all feel the tremors under our feet.
The earthquake was a magnitude 3.9, and it epicenter was located 10 kilometers east of Lower Hutt. It shook Wellington for about 30 seconds and caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. The earthquake was a wake-up call for the city, and it reminded us that we live in an earthquake zone.
Wellington is located on the Wellington Fault, which is a major earthquake fault that runs through the city. The fault has produced several large earthquakes in the past, including the magnitude 8.2 Wairarapa earthquake in 1855. That earthquake caused widespread damage and killed more than 200 people.
The most recent earthquake is a reminder that Wellington is overdue for a major earthquake. Scientists estimate that there is a 26% chance of a magnitude 7.5 or greater earthquake hitting Wellington in the next 50 years.
This earthquake is a wake-up call for the city. We need to be prepared for the next big one. We need to strengthen our buildings, improve our infrastructure, and educate our citizens about earthquake preparedness.
In addition to the damage to buildings and infrastructure, the earthquake also caused widespread power outages and disruptions to transportation. Many people were left without power for several hours, and public transportation was suspended for a time.
The earthquake also caused panic and anxiety among the residents of Wellington. Many people were afraid to go back into their homes, and some even slept in their cars overnight.
The earthquake was a reminder that we live in an earthquake zone. We need to be prepared for the next big one.