7.4 Earthquake New Zealand

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A strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, just 4 miles (7 km) southeast of Christchurch, in the middle of the night local time, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Friday.

There were no immediate tsunami warnings. USGS earlier said the quake measured 7.3 magnitude.

The center of the quake was 41 miles (66 km) deep and it struck at 1635 GMT.
Christchurch, on the east coast of the South Island, is New Zealand's second-largest city with a population of about 342,000 people.
http://www.vancouversun.com/Strong+...ikes+Zealand/3478977/story.html#ixzz0yUMa4u70​

 

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damage to buildings, houses

 

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An overnight curfew has been imposed in Christchurch, New Zealand, following a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake.


Police said the curfew was intended to protect people from falling debris, as the quake caused significant damage.

The mayor of the city, Bob Parker, described the scale of the damage as immense, and a state of emergency has been declared.


There have been strong aftershocks, and weather forecasters say gale force winds are expected within 24 hours.

The quake caused considerable infrastructure damage, but local officials say power has been largely restored and tankers will supply water.



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