Gamer is unexpectedly stoked about being in the middle of an earthquake

Parts of New Zealand's South Island has been hit hard by earthquakes on Monday, forcing residents in coastal areas to flee from tsunami waves.  While a strong earthquake would stir fear into the hearts of most people, it didn't seem faze gaming YouTuber Omega, who was in the middle of recording a video when the quake struck. SEE ALSO: New Zealanders flee tsunami after powerful earthquake "We're in a frickin' earthquake!" he exclaims in a video uploaded to Twitter, as a rattling can be heard in the background. We've reached out to Omega for comment. Just had a 6.6 Magnitude Earthquake here! All caught on VIDEO! Cannot believe it happened in the middle of my video! https://t.co/nxzlr4fujj — Omega ⚖ (@TheeOmega_) November 13, 2016 Monday's earthquake was centred in a rural area 93 kilometers (57 miles) northeast of Christchurch. It hit residents in that city, as well as Wellington, the Chatham Islands, as well in other coastal areas along the east of the country. Image: Matias Delacroix/Getty Images Large cracks appeared on highways, as products on store shelves were tossed to the ground. Rubble and glass covered footpaths in Wellington. Image: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Two fatalities have been since confirmed by the country's authorities in the wake of the massive tremors. Image: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images