7.4 mag earthquake rocks New Zealand

Published: September 3, 2010, 4:19 pm

Updated: September 3, 2010, 4:22 pm

Huge earthquake rocks Christchurch New Zealand – Before and After Pics :

9/3/10

The Press

BREAKING NEWS: One of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history has struck Christchurch and the South Island this morning.

The massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit before dawn, causing widespread damage and cutting power.

The quake was centred 30km west of Christchurch and 33m underground. It hit at 4.35am and there have been many reports of damage.

It was felt widely across the South Island, including Christchurch and Timaru, and there have also been reports of the quake being felt as far as Wellington. Several aftershocks have been felt.

The rail network in the South Island has been shut down while it is inspected for damage.

Civil Defence is considering activating its emergency management national crisis centre.

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konane - Sep 3, 2010, 5:16 pm

Metaphysical sources have been saying the Pacific Rim will have increasing activity the next several years. I hope no one has been severely injured.

four4me - Sep 3, 2010, 5:52 pm

you called it Rick last week you said there a comin.

Rick G - Sep 3, 2010, 7:09 pm

@konane, amazingly, no reports of serious injuries. You are definitely right about the Pacific Rim.

@four4me, yes, we'll probably see a flurry of 6.0+ in the next few days. South America may see increased activity during this period. Watch period is extended until Wed.

joker17 - Sep 3, 2010, 7:13 pm

Wow Rick, you did say it would happen somehwere.

That's ground breaking news. Shaken, not stirred.....

Rick G - Sep 3, 2010, 7:44 pm

lol...always the joker...

TigerAngel - Sep 3, 2010, 10:19 pm

Rick, I saw this on the news about an hour ago and thought of you!

sully16 - Sep 4, 2010, 6:11 am

Let's go to mystical and get the number for earthquake.

7.4 mag earthquake rocks New Zealand

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