Monday, June 13, 2011

Christchurch, New Zealand, hit by more earthquakes

Christchurch, New Zealand, has been hit by yet more earthquakes following the 6.3 magnitude quake in February in which 181 people died and hundreds of buildings were destroyed.

A 5.2 quake struck today at Taylors Mistake beach, 9.6km (six miles) from the city centre, and a second, 6.0 magnitude, hit about 80 minutes later. Boulders have been reported to be falling down hillsides.

BBC NEWS

US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY REPORT



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