It was so strong that , even in Tokyo 's shock-absorbing skyscrapers , office workers cowered beneath their desks and then raced out into the street , only to be hit again by the whump of aftershocks .
这次地震威力无比,东京的摩天大楼虽然有减震设计,但是在其中工作的人们还是不得不躲到桌子下面,并在安全的时候快速冲出了大楼。