The Christchurch, New Zealand, suburb of Bexley is flooded following an earthquake, earlier today. A powerful earthquake collapsed buildings at the height of a busy workday Tuesday, killing and trapping dozens in one of the country's worst natural disasters. (AP/ New Zealand Herald photo: Mark Mitchell)

• SR Photo Editor Liz Kishimoto compiled a photo essay of the New Zealand earthquake here.

Question: Have you ever experienced an earthquake? What was it like?