The quake occurred at 4.35am at a depth of 10 kilometers. There have been several aftershocks, the strongest at 4.7 magnitude, GNS Science reports.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Kiwis: Shaken - Not Stirred
A strong earthquake of 7.1 magnitude has struck 40 kilometers west of Christchurch, causing extensive damage to buildings and roads and cutting power to large areas.
The quake occurred at 4.35am at a depth of 10 kilometers. There have been several aftershocks, the strongest at 4.7 magnitude, GNS Science reports.
The quake occurred at 4.35am at a depth of 10 kilometers. There have been several aftershocks, the strongest at 4.7 magnitude, GNS Science reports.
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