A warehouse in Tianjin, a metropolis located 126km southeast of Beijing, exploded at 11:34:06 pm on Aug 12 with a power equivalent to three-ton of TNT bombs, or 2.3-magnitude earthquake. A second explosion followed 30 seconds lator, creating impact equivalent to 21-ton TNT blast or 2.9-magnitude earthquake, according to wave recording data from China Earthquake Administration.

It is important to know how to react during an earthquake. Here are some tips that may help save your life.

1. Be prepared

Stock up on supplies in case of an earthquake, such as a supply of canned and prepackaged dry food and bottled water. Also buy a flashlight, allergy medication supplies and blankets. These could be vital in ensuring your survival.

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