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| New Zealand earthquake: two dead as tsunami threat passes – live | New Zealand earthquake: two dead as tsunami threat passes – live |
| (35 minutes later) | |
| 8.50pm GMT | |
| 20:50 | |
| Geoscience New Zealand two separate quakes may be to blame | |
| Kelvin Berryman from GNS Science has told Radio New Zealand the earthquake is increasingly looking like two separate quakes. | |
| Berryman said the quake started in one in the Southern part of the area that was impacted, and then “very quickly” moved North. He said it appears the two quakes occurred in two different faults, although it’s not yet clear exactly which ones. | |
| He said scientists are now trying to figure out which faults were involved, and how that has affected other faults – and whether that could be adding stress to those faults or not. | |
| Berryman said Geoscience New Zealand will be putting out some “scenarios” out there as they develop some hypotheses. He expected to get those out today, and then would revise them as more information was at hand. | |
| Updated | |
| at 8.59pm GMT | |
| 8.41pm GMT | |
| 20:41 | |
| The US Geological Survey says the has some interesting detail about the history of earthquakes in the region. Last night’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake is the largest in the region since 1929, when a 7.3 earthquake struck 100 km to the northwest. The June 1929 earthquake occurred just three months after the March 1929 Arthur’s Pass strike-slip earthquake, 90 km to the west-southwest of the last night’s event. | |
| A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand on November 13, 2016 at 11:02:56 UTC. https://t.co/awfMAGkmK3 pic.twitter.com/EOvUrIUagr | |
| The USGS says the quake occurred as the result of a “shallow oblique-reverse faulting on or near the boundary between the Pacific and Australia plates in South Island, New Zealand”. The Pacific plate moves to the west-southwest about 40 mm a year. | |
| 8.39pm GMT | |
| 20:39 | |
| My colleague Eleanor Ainge Roy in Dunedin has filed a full report on the earthquake in New Zealand. | |
| She reports some comments from the New Zealand prime minister: | |
| The prime minister, John Key, said the quake was the most significant he could remember feeling in Wellington. | |
| “I know from the Christchurch earthquakes how much it undermines people’s confidence, but I want to reassure people that there will be support there. It was a very significant shock.” | |
| Key said he was unable to give further information on the fatalities until authorities had confirmed all the details. He said officials had no reason to believe the death toll would rise. | |
| “On the very best information we have at the moment, we think it’s only likely to be two. But of course there are isolated parts of the country which we don’t have perfect eyes on, so we can’t be 100% sure,” he said. | |
| You can read the full report here. | |
| 8.32pm GMT | |
| 20:32 | |
| Australian Associated Press reports that the New Zealand dollar has fallen to its lowest level in about a month after last night’s quake. | |
| The kiwi fell to 70.88 US cents as at 8am in Wellington, from 71.26 cents in late New York trading on Friday. The trade-weighted index fell to 76.97 from 77.21. | |
| “The kiwi was under pressure against the US dollar last week but this morning it is all about the earthquake,” said ANZ’s Philip Borkin. | |
| “Until we get greater clarity I think the bias will remain to the downside.” Until then, it wasn’t clear if the latest quakes would have the economic impact of the Christchurch quakes or amount to a minor shutdown in Wellington, he said. “Markets don’t like uncertainty.” | |
| The local currency fell to 75.54 yen from 75.99 yen on Friday in New York. It fell to 93.84 Australian cents from 94.35 cents and declined to 4.8235 yuan from 4.8521 yuan, dropped to 56.21 British pence from 56.52 pence and slipped to 65.42 euro cents from 65.62 cents. | |
| 8.29pm GMT | |
| 20:29 | |
| Aerial footage from helicopters surveying the damage has shown massive landslides cutting off roads in New Zealand. | |
| News Now has posted the footage to their website and Facebook: | |
| And residents in New Zealand are posting images to Twitter of damage around the country. | |
| whoa - kaikoura coast road (shared on FB) pic.twitter.com/UN16Qo0hgw | |
| GeoNet: 7.5 magnitude shake was two separate earthquakes https://t.co/nX15HhSwn1 #eqnz pic.twitter.com/FkEomY6v2W | |
| Updated | |
| at 8.52pm GMT | |
| 8.22pm GMT | 8.22pm GMT |
| 20:22 | 20:22 |
| My colleague Paul Karp reports: | My colleague Paul Karp reports: |
| Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has spoken to Channel Seven’s Sunrise about the New Zealand quake. | Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has spoken to Channel Seven’s Sunrise about the New Zealand quake. |
| He said:“I spoke with John Key a few moments ago. I assured him of absolute solidarity and support from Australia. John appreciated that. He knows that we support them when it comes to emergencies and natural disasters.”Turnbull did not offer any details about what support Australia would be prepared to provide. | He said:“I spoke with John Key a few moments ago. I assured him of absolute solidarity and support from Australia. John appreciated that. He knows that we support them when it comes to emergencies and natural disasters.”Turnbull did not offer any details about what support Australia would be prepared to provide. |
| He offered condolences: | He offered condolences: |
| “So far they have reports of two deaths, and be passed on our condolences there. But obviously, it is early days. [John Key] is a great leader. New Zealand is very experienced with dealing with earthquakes, and I am sure he will have the matter in hand.” | “So far they have reports of two deaths, and be passed on our condolences there. But obviously, it is early days. [John Key] is a great leader. New Zealand is very experienced with dealing with earthquakes, and I am sure he will have the matter in hand.” |
| 8.18pm GMT | 8.18pm GMT |
| 20:18 | 20:18 |
| Sarah Stuart-Black, director of Civil Defence and Emergency Management in New Zealand, told Radio New Zealand that the areas they remain most concerned about are the areas for which there remains a tsunami warning – coastal areas from Napier to north of Dunedin, Cook Straight coastal areas and The Chatham Islands. | Sarah Stuart-Black, director of Civil Defence and Emergency Management in New Zealand, told Radio New Zealand that the areas they remain most concerned about are the areas for which there remains a tsunami warning – coastal areas from Napier to north of Dunedin, Cook Straight coastal areas and The Chatham Islands. |
| She reiterated that people in those areas should stay away from beaches, rivers and estuaries, as there could be large waves and unusual currents. | She reiterated that people in those areas should stay away from beaches, rivers and estuaries, as there could be large waves and unusual currents. |
| 8.06pm GMT | 8.06pm GMT |
| 20:06 | 20:06 |
| Wellington city workers told to stay at home | |
| It is now 9am in New Zealand and the full impact of the overnight 7.5 magnitude earthquake is beginning to be understood. Power is out and phone lines are still down in some areas and roads have cracked and sunk by up to half a metre, restricting access by emergency services. | It is now 9am in New Zealand and the full impact of the overnight 7.5 magnitude earthquake is beginning to be understood. Power is out and phone lines are still down in some areas and roads have cracked and sunk by up to half a metre, restricting access by emergency services. |
| The small North Canterbury township of Waiau is feared to be worst hit along with Kaikoura, the scene of one of the casualties. Paramedics are being flown by helicopter to Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura, where a command unit is being established. | The small North Canterbury township of Waiau is feared to be worst hit along with Kaikoura, the scene of one of the casualties. Paramedics are being flown by helicopter to Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura, where a command unit is being established. |
| New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, has suffered some damage with workers in the city centre told to stay home. Ships and ferries are waiting in the harbour until authorities can assess the damage to wharves before they dock, which is expected to be in the mid-afternoon. | New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, has suffered some damage with workers in the city centre told to stay home. Ships and ferries are waiting in the harbour until authorities can assess the damage to wharves before they dock, which is expected to be in the mid-afternoon. |
| Wellington City Council posted an update stating that it was likely not all buildings would be able to be made safe and there was a risk the forecast winds of up to 140kmh could bring glass and other materials into the streets. | Wellington City Council posted an update stating that it was likely not all buildings would be able to be made safe and there was a risk the forecast winds of up to 140kmh could bring glass and other materials into the streets. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.58pm GMT | |
| 7.56pm GMT | 7.56pm GMT |
| 19:56 | 19:56 |
| People in green areas on map should stay off beaches and shore. Do not go sightseeing. Threat for all other regions has been lifted #eqnz pic.twitter.com/CrXrWStX9S | People in green areas on map should stay off beaches and shore. Do not go sightseeing. Threat for all other regions has been lifted #eqnz pic.twitter.com/CrXrWStX9S |
| Although authorities say the the main tsunami threat has now passed, people are still being warned to stay off the beaches on the east coast | Although authorities say the the main tsunami threat has now passed, people are still being warned to stay off the beaches on the east coast |
| 5.54pm GMT | 5.54pm GMT |
| 17:54 | 17:54 |
| There has been concern for those in the coastal town of Kaikoura, which is popular with tourists, after it was cut off. | There has been concern for those in the coastal town of Kaikoura, which is popular with tourists, after it was cut off. |
| Located near the epicentre, it appears to be one of the hardest hit areas, and officials are hoping to get a better understanding of the damage once the sun rises. | Located near the epicentre, it appears to be one of the hardest hit areas, and officials are hoping to get a better understanding of the damage once the sun rises. |
| 5.50pm GMT | 5.50pm GMT |
| 17:50 | 17:50 |
| He said military helicopters have been dispatched to Kaikoura to assess the damage and help those worst hit. | He said military helicopters have been dispatched to Kaikoura to assess the damage and help those worst hit. |
| 5.48pm GMT | 5.48pm GMT |
| 17:48 | 17:48 |
| Two fatalities confirmed | Two fatalities confirmed |
| Prime Minister John Key has just told a press conference in New Zealand that there have been two fatalities. | Prime Minister John Key has just told a press conference in New Zealand that there have been two fatalities. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 7.49pm GMT | at 7.49pm GMT |
| 5.25pm GMT | 5.25pm GMT |
| 17:25 | 17:25 |
| One person has been confirmed to have died according to New Zealand police: | One person has been confirmed to have died according to New Zealand police: |
| “One casualty has been reported at a collapsed property in Kaikora. Police are also trying to access a property at Mt Lyford north of Christchurch where a further casualty has been reported, which is believed to be a fatality.” | “One casualty has been reported at a collapsed property in Kaikora. Police are also trying to access a property at Mt Lyford north of Christchurch where a further casualty has been reported, which is believed to be a fatality.” |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 5.40pm GMT | at 5.40pm GMT |
| 5.24pm GMT | 5.24pm GMT |
| 17:24 | 17:24 |
| Tsunami warning lifted | Tsunami warning lifted |
| The Dunedin Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) has confirmed that the main tsunami threat has now passed, however people should remain vigilant and stay off beaches. | The Dunedin Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) has confirmed that the main tsunami threat has now passed, however people should remain vigilant and stay off beaches. |
| Dunedin Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) advises that the main tsunami threat has now passed, however people should remain vigilant and stay off beaches. | Dunedin Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) advises that the main tsunami threat has now passed, however people should remain vigilant and stay off beaches. |
| The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management has downgraded the earlier tsunami warning land threat from the East Cape to Southland including Wellington and the Chatham Islands to a marine and beach threat only | The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management has downgraded the earlier tsunami warning land threat from the East Cape to Southland including Wellington and the Chatham Islands to a marine and beach threat only |
| Dunedin CDEM has in response lifted the state of emergency for Dunedin. | Dunedin CDEM has in response lifted the state of emergency for Dunedin. |
| People who evacuated from low lying coastal areas can now return home. | People who evacuated from low lying coastal areas can now return home. |
| While the main threat has passed, people should continue to be vigilant as aftershocks continue. All people should continue to: | While the main threat has passed, people should continue to be vigilant as aftershocks continue. All people should continue to: |
| 1. Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities) | 1. Stay out of the water (sea, rivers and estuaries, including boating activities) |
| 2. Stay off beaches and shore areas | 2. Stay off beaches and shore areas |
| 3. Do not go sightseeing | 3. Do not go sightseeing |
| 4. Share this information with family, neighbours and friends | 4. Share this information with family, neighbours and friends |
| 5. Listen to the radio and/or TV for updates | 5. Listen to the radio and/or TV for updates |
| 6. Follow instructions of local civil defence authorities | 6. Follow instructions of local civil defence authorities |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 7.49pm GMT | at 7.49pm GMT |
| 4.58pm GMT | 4.58pm GMT |
| 16:58 | 16:58 |
| Our reporter in New Zealand, Eleanor Ainge Roy, says it may be a couple of hours until we get more details on casualties as roads to some of the worst hit areas are impassable. | Our reporter in New Zealand, Eleanor Ainge Roy, says it may be a couple of hours until we get more details on casualties as roads to some of the worst hit areas are impassable. |
| 4.39pm GMT | 4.39pm GMT |
| 16:39 | 16:39 |
| Wellington City Council has asked workers based in the city centre to stay at home today “owing to potential damage to buildings and disruptions to public transport.” | Wellington City Council has asked workers based in the city centre to stay at home today “owing to potential damage to buildings and disruptions to public transport.” |
| Wellington Regional Civil Defence Controller Bruce Pepperell says early indications are that a number of major buildings are showing “signs of structural stress” and that the strong quake will likely have caused a mess and disruption inside some buildings – particularly on higher floors. | Wellington Regional Civil Defence Controller Bruce Pepperell says early indications are that a number of major buildings are showing “signs of structural stress” and that the strong quake will likely have caused a mess and disruption inside some buildings – particularly on higher floors. |
| 4.08pm GMT | 4.08pm GMT |
| 16:08 | 16:08 |
| First casualties confirmed | First casualties confirmed |
| Our reporter on the ground in New Zealand, Eleanor Ainge Roy, says the country’s Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has just confirmed the first casualties from the earthquake in the town of Kaikoura, on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. | Our reporter on the ground in New Zealand, Eleanor Ainge Roy, says the country’s Civil Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee has just confirmed the first casualties from the earthquake in the town of Kaikoura, on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. |
| She is trying to get more details. | She is trying to get more details. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 4.08pm GMT | at 4.08pm GMT |
| 3.44pm GMT | 3.44pm GMT |
| 15:44 | 15:44 |
| After shocks, some of them powerful, are still hitting New Zealand according to monitor Geonet. | After shocks, some of them powerful, are still hitting New Zealand according to monitor Geonet. |
| M5.3 quake causing strong shaking near Seddon https://t.co/A5cJYhTTAJ | M5.3 quake causing strong shaking near Seddon https://t.co/A5cJYhTTAJ |