Residents woken by earthquake that shook the North East

The speaker recounts a scary experience where they initially didn't understand what was happening. After checking their phone, they found a message from their neighbor asking if they felt the earthquake. This led to the realization that the event was indeed an earthquake, which lasted only a few seconds.

What was the narrator's first action after feeling something unusual?

• Turned on the TV

• Went back to sleep

• Called a friend

• Checked the time on their phone

What prompted the narrator to realize there was an earthquake?

• A loud noise outside

• A message from a neighbor

• A phone call from a friend

• The news on TV

How did the narrator confirm their suspicion about the earthquake?

• By looking outside

• By reading a message

• By listening to the radio

• By checking social media

How long did the narrator estimate the earthquake lasted?

• 4 seconds

• 10 seconds

• 1 minute

• 30 seconds

What was the narrator's feeling about the duration of the earthquake?

• It seemed never-ending

• It was surprisingly brief

• It felt like an eternity

• It was longer than expected