7.0 Magnitude New Zealand Earthquake, September 4, 2010 (Latest News Update)

Powerful Quake Strikes Christchurch

A powerful predawn earthquake struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, on Saturday, sending people into the streets as windows exploded and buildings crumbled. Emergency officials reported no deaths.

The Christchurch City Council declared a state of emergency in response to what it called "significant damage," just hours after the 7.0-magnitude earthquake rattled residents. The order allows authorities to force evacuations and prohibit entry into areas believed unsafe.
Roughly 100 people were being treated for minor bumps and cuts after the strong quake, hospital officials said. Two people suffered more serious injuries.

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http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/09/03/new.zealand.quake/index.html?hpt=T1#fbid=9zyCb-JNe-z&wom=true

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A strong earthquake rattled New Zealand at 4:35 a.m. local time Saturday morning. The USGS posted a magnitude of 7.2.

The quake epicenter was four miles south-southeast from Christchurch, New Zealand, on the nation's south island. Local media reports there have been strong aftershocks and power outages throughout the city.

Christchurch is New Zealand's second largest city with a population of approximately 372,000.

Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/03/new-zealand-earthquake-20_n_705040.html