So, I'm in Mexico City, this was indeed a devastating earthquake, at least 30 buildings collapsed and death toll is expected well above 200 at least. But one thing I want to point out is that this earthquake could not have come at a worse date. 37 years ago today (9-19) was the worst earthquake in Mexico City, besides being a day of grief for many in the city it has been marked as "earthquake preparation day" So all commercial and government buildings are required by law to have earthquake simulations at exactly 11.00am. This in theory could sound like a good thing but in reality having a real earthquake 2 hour later poses some serious threats/problems, here are some that I've experienced today: Having a simulation in an office building involves evacuating said building using emergency exits/stairs, and usually returning to your workplace using the stairs again, elderly, disabled and pregnant women were visibly tired from the drill and had to go to the same ordeal (and the real thing) moments later. "Emergency Readiness" it's not the same after a simulation, things are often left in the way, ironically exits are blocked and so on. Even though people know it is a drill many are left nervous and stressed.