Acts of Nature
Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:54 am
Large 5.9M earthquake hits Christchurch
A large earthquake has hit Christchurch, injuring at least one person and disrupting power, phone services and retailers.
The magnitude 5.8 quake was 8km deep and centred 20km north east of Lyttelton. It struck at 1.58pm and was followed by a second sharp jolt a few minutes later. Several other aftershocks have also been recorded.