General Chat

Sending prayers and thoughts again for our New Zealand neighbours.

2hrs ago NZST
NEW Zealand's earthquake-devastated city Christchurch was hit by another powerful aftershock today, with reports of people trapped in a collapsed building.
The shock briefly cut power, caused liquefaction and terrified residents.

"We are still assessing the situation following both aftershocks between 1.30 and 2.30pm today," the statement said.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/world/christchurch-shaken-by-55-earthquake-aftershock/story-e6frfkyi-1226074229129#ixzz1P7c2C19x

People were feared trapped as a building fell near the central city, news website stuff.co.nz reported, citing details from police.

Police said St John's Church in central Christchurch had collapsed, trapping two people, who had been rescued.

New Zealand authorities, who recorded the quake as a magnitude 5.5, said it struck at 1pm local time, and was centered about 10km east of the city at a depth of 11km - its proximity and shallowness giving it strong motion, which led residents to compare it with the February 22 tremor which killed 182 people.

The US Geological Survey recorded today's earthquake as a magnitude 5.2. The earthquake was followed less than 10 minutes later by a tremor above a magnitude 4.0.


Tony ( Australia )

I have just read this on BBC News on my computer, my prayers and thoughts are with all who live in New Zealand, what a dreadful year they are experiencing. I wish that there was a way I could help.
Many many years ago I had penpals in North Island and wonder if any of their families have been in or close to these areas, sadly I can only recall that one was called David, his older brother was a fireman and I think they lived in Rotarua.

Bridget (Spain) 07.40hrs

6 people have been reported injured.

The historic timeball building which suffered damage in one of the earlier quakes has now collapsed.

More liquefaction.

Huia.

Hi Tony ,just read about the new quake in Christchurch ,via Disaster Watch ,these people need support from us all ,hy heart goes out to them .Fred :-0

Thoughts and prayers go out to the people of New Zealand and in particular the residents of Christchurch.
What a year they've had and experiencing these frequent quakes it is a constant reminder of the devastating power of the unstable earth.

Keep safe everyone.


Gwyn

Just woke to the news :-0

Hope people stay safe, it must be awful not knowing if the next rumble is going to be a big one or not. :-0

Hello,

Have just heard on the radio that twelve people have been admitted to Hospital, two with serious injuries.

Our thoughts go out to the people of Christchurch,

Susan

Reference Number 3528810 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]
Universal Time June 13 2011 at 1:00
NZ Standard Time Monday, June 13 2011 at 1:00 pm
Latitude, Longitude 43.58°S, 172.78°E
Focal Depth 11 km
Richter magnitude 5.5
Region Canterbury
Location

* 10 km east of Lyttelton
* 10 km north-east of Diamond Harbour
* 10 km east of Christchurch




Reference Number 3528839 [View event in Google Maps] [View Felt Reports in Google Maps]
Universal Time June 13 2011 at 2:20
NZ Standard Time Monday, June 13 2011 at 2:20 pm
Latitude, Longitude 43.58°S, 172.74°E
Focal Depth 9 km
Richter magnitude 6.0
Region Canterbury
Location

* Within 5 km of Lyttelton
* 10 km north of Diamond Harbour
* 10 km south-east of Christchurch


Thoughts are with you all in Christchurch.

Thinking of all of those people in NZ

My daughters friend brother lives over there. Not had any news on them yet.

Hazelx