This morning’s headline in NVI Noticias: Oaxaca revive pesadilla de los sismos en lo más álgido de la epidemia por COVID-19 (Oaxaca relives the nightmare of earthquakes in the height of the epidemic by COVID-19). I wasn’t in Oaxaca for the 8.1 earthquake September 7, 2017, so I don’t know what it felt like. However, I still have vivid memories of experiencing the magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake in the San Francisco Bay Area. As scary as that one was, yesterday’s 7.5 temblor was definitely more violent and lasted longer.
The good news is I, my neighbors, and all my friends in Oaxaca are okay and the city sustained mostly minor damage. However, there is much devastation to roads, homes, and other structures closer to the epicenter near Huatulco. And, saddest of all, the death toll is now up to seven. For a more complete report, with dozens of photos, click on the article, Suman siete muertos por el terremoto.
Two months ago work stopped on the roof and bell tower of Templo de San José — due to virus restrictions on construction sites. This morning, workers returned to check out earthquake damage.
This, and the state of Oaxaca’s coronavirus statistics, like most of Mexico, continue to rise precipitously. And, unfortunately, many of the hospitals near the quake’s epicenter sustained damage. (Click on image to enlarge.)
Side by side statistics: June 19 and June 23. Grey=cases notified; green=negatives; orange=suspected; red=confirmed; turquoise=recovered; black=deaths
Oh, and did I mention, we have had massive rain storms the last two nights? We are all wondering what is next, locusts? 
Yikes, look what I found on my screen door this morning! At least in Oaxaca, we know what to do with chapulines (grasshoppers) — toast them on a comal with lime and salt. They are a great source of protein. Yummm…
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View From Casita Colibrí 
Yikes. Have the killer bees arrived there yet. I had a coworker who would probably be insisting this is the end of days. I am glad you are okay and heartbroken for Oaxaca.
No killer bees yet. BUT tonight termites swarmed outside. Thank goodness I have screens on doors and windows!
Thank you for the update and the link. Happy to know you are alright and sad that there have been deaths. Oaxaca has such a special place in my heart and memories. I know resilience will prevail but sorry another earthquake has shown up.
Thank you. The hits just keep coming, but Oaxaca and her people, do indeed, teach resilience.
I was working in San Jose, California at the time of the Loma Prieta earthquake. It was the scariest thing I had every experienced (and I was born in Tornado Alley; went through several tornados). I agree, yesterday’s shaking was much more violent, and lasted longer. Thankful you and yours are ok. Prayers go out to Huatulco area.
Being a California gal, tornados scare me even more than earthquakes. However, after yesterday’s 7.5 rocking and rolling, I may have to rethink that. I hope you are safe and well!
Glad you are OK.
Thanks, Barry! I read your article in SA… Here’s hoping the BLM will not be silenced.