Earthquake? What Earthquake?

Apparently there was a 7.1 magnitude earthquake about 45 minutes ago centered just outside Ambato. I didn´t feel a thing and neither did most of the rest of us! Only three people said they felt their beds shaking. There is breaking news on the TV in our dining room. Andrea is translating for us...there was no damage anywhere. How does an earthquake more powerful than the one that devastated Haiti have no effect here? I don't get it but I sure am thankful.

Well, we´re off for the day. Catch ya´ later!