The force of this earthquake has created far more damage than the one they had in September and this time they have also had multiple fatalities. Their landmark Cathedral has lost its spire and many buildings have collapsed with people trapped inside. Already there are graphic images of the damage and injuries sustained from the quake, and aftershocks continue while the cameras roll.
This is the second quake Christchurch has endured within a 6 month period. The previous quake occurred 4 September 40km west of Christchurch at 4:35am when most people were at home asleep, and it occurred at a depth of 33km and therefore it caused less damage than today’s very shallow quake.
This is the chart for the recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. Read more »
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