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Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/76868535/christchurch-hit-by-severe-earthquake
Christchurch hit by severe earthquake video
Last updated 23:27, February 14 2016
WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR:
* 5.7 earthquake struck Christchurch around 1.13pm
* 4.0 magnitude aftershock at around 6.27pm
* Intensity listed as "severe"
* Buildings evacuated
* Felt widely around the South Island, as well as Wellington
* No reports of serious injuries or damage so far
* No tsunami threat to NZ
* NZTA advises drivers to stay away from Sumner
* Spark network congested - use text messages
* Christchurch and Burwood hospitals remain open
CLEAN UP
Christchurch residents will now have to once again begin putting their homes and property back together after the earthquake which rocked Christchurch.
So far, no major injuries or serious structural damage has been reported...
Christchurch hit by severe earthquake video
Last updated 23:27, February 14 2016
WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR:
* 5.7 earthquake struck Christchurch around 1.13pm
* 4.0 magnitude aftershock at around 6.27pm
* Intensity listed as "severe"
* Buildings evacuated
* Felt widely around the South Island, as well as Wellington
* No reports of serious injuries or damage so far
* No tsunami threat to NZ
* NZTA advises drivers to stay away from Sumner
* Spark network congested - use text messages
* Christchurch and Burwood hospitals remain open
CLEAN UP
Christchurch residents will now have to once again begin putting their homes and property back together after the earthquake which rocked Christchurch.
So far, no major injuries or serious structural damage has been reported...