The earthquake was 6,3 on Richter. There were only minor casualties and our houses are built strong with earthquakes in mind. So there were maybe not many buildings ruined but some and some people lost all their belonging. All of the homes in the area where the quake originated have lost their household articles. They will get this payed back as far as I know.
Most of the people slept away from their homes last night. Some went to relatives elsewhere. Others slept in a camp made for them or in their own tents, house wagons, summerhouses and so on.
There is a danger of terminated water and the red cross is handling water in bottles to people. All has been very well organized and people are composed and there is no hysteria.
There will be no schooling in the area today. Bet the kids like it.
Here are some pictures that I took on my newspaper web.
There have been after quakes all night. Not very big. On the scale from 3 to 4,5 Richter. I read that there was a quake almost every minute. 
This farmer lost out houses. His wife went to hospital in Reykjavík because she got hurt. Broke her arm amongst other things. 
This is from our alcohol shop. Only the state sells alcohol in special shops, They will be closed in the quake aria today.
This baby was born during the earthquake
See the dust that came from the mountain during and after the quake. 
An other picture of a damaged road. I think the same one. 
He owns a restaurant that had many Weddings booked. They have to be canceled. 
This calf ran away form home. The farmer was surprised when he was brought back.
There will be a meeting to day between the citizens and he civil guard about what to do. 
Some houses were badly damaged. Here is something from BBC, While this MP was talking his home in Hveragerði was hit badly.
