Fears of fatalities across Christchurch after a major earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand brought down buildings.
The earthquake was measured at magnitude 6.3 by local scientists with a focal depth of 3 miles, 6 miles southwest of the country’s second biggest city. The quake struck at 12.51pm New Zealand time, or 10.51am Australian eastern standard time.
The extent of damage is not yet known. Buildings were down “all around Cathedral Square in the city”, while a church was among buildings destroyed. The Christchurch Hospital is in the midst of being evacuated.
The quake has also cracked roads, burst water mains and rocked items from shelves. There were reports of further debris falling from already damaged buildings and people were evacuated from some offices in the central business district as checks were made. The Ferrymead bridge is reported to be impassable because of rising water.
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6.3 Earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand – Video Inside – US News Source
The earthquake was measured at magnitude 6.3 by local scientists with a focal depth of 3 miles, 6 miles southwest of the country’s second biggest city. The quake struck at 12.51pm New Zealand time, or 10.51am Australian eastern standard time.
The extent of damage is not yet known. Buildings were down “all around Cathedral Square in the city”, while a church was among buildings destroyed. The Christchurch Hospital is in the midst of being evacuated.
The quake has also cracked roads, burst water mains and rocked items from shelves. There were reports of further debris falling from already damaged buildings and people were evacuated from some offices in the central business district as checks were made. The Ferrymead bridge is reported to be impassable because of rising water.
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6.3 Earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand – Video Inside – US News Source
