Myth about Earthquakes

Earthquakes are strange things. They cause the ground underneath us to move, but for what reason? Why do they make the ground shake? Why do they happen? You may find my myth interesting, or a bit disturbing. Please go with the first one.

All of you must know Papatuanuku, the Mother Earth, right? This myth is mostly about her. This happened after Papatuanuku and Ranginui were separated. While Ranginui was crying and created rain, Papatuanuku was suffering pain. And not just by heartbreak. She was pregnant. Of course, she can have babies whenever she wants because she is the goddess of the world.

Her pain parted the land. She shuddered and screamed. This went on for only minutes. She had babies all over the land. She called all of them the Maungas. Many in the center of Te Ika a Maui (North Island) and Te Waka Pounamu (South Island). The Maori called the shakes kumekume a Ruaumoko (a bit of a mouthful) a.k.a earthquakes.