VIDEO: This is how to stay calm in an earthquake

A TV broadcaster in Mexico has become an internet hit with his composure under stress from an earthquake that hit the capital yesterday.

VIDEO: This is how to stay calm in an earthquake

A TV broadcaster in Mexico has become an internet hit with his composure under stress from an earthquake that hit the capital yesterday.

Eduardo "Lalo" Salazar of TV network Televisa was presenting from the studio when a 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit.

As the earthquake siren starts blaring, Salazar coolly describes what he is feeling and seeing, then after 30 seconds he says: "Now we’re starting to feel it."

Salazar meticulously goes on to describe how the lights in the studio are shaking.

"It’s a strong quake," he says at the minute mark. "We have to stay calm."

The shaking really gets going, and Salazar grabs the table saying: "It’s stronger now" as the shaking in the studio becomes evident.

Realising they are in danger Salazar says: "We have to go out. It’s very strong. Everything is shaking now."

However, he stays despite the shaking studio and calmly explains a live feed that is coming from the street.

Salazar finally gives in at one minute 35 seconds saying: "I’m getting out, I’m getting out."

The earthquake caused little damage and there were no reports of casualties.

It certainly contrasts to the reaction from KTLA anchors Megan Henderson and Chris Schauble who were on the air last month when a 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck.

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