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NZ quake: Christchurch hit by magnitude-5.0 tremors | |
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A series of powerful tremors have hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch, almost four months after an earthquake that killed 181 people. | |
A magnitude-5.2 quake struck at Taylors Mistake beach, 9.6km (six miles) from the city centre. | |
A second magnitude-6.0 quake struck an hour and 20 minutes later, destroying at least one building and causing injuries to several people. | |
Boulders have been reported to be tumbling down hillsides. | |
The tremors forced the evacuation of shopping centres, office blocks and Christchurch airport. | |
A week ago, Christchurch was also hit by two shocks which increased nervousness in the city. | |
A total of 181 people died in the 6.3-magnitude earthquake in February, which also destroyed hundreds of buildings. | |
Enveloped by dust | |
Mayor Bob Parker told Radio New Zealand there were new fears for Christchurch Cathedral. | Mayor Bob Parker told Radio New Zealand there were new fears for Christchurch Cathedral. |
"Thank God we had evacuated the red zone," he said, in a reference to the centre of the city which remains closed off. | "Thank God we had evacuated the red zone," he said, in a reference to the centre of the city which remains closed off. |
"We are being enveloped with dust. It is very, very scary. | "We are being enveloped with dust. It is very, very scary. |
"There has been a report of a further collapse of the remnants of the Christchurch Cathedral. | "There has been a report of a further collapse of the remnants of the Christchurch Cathedral. |
"We need to get a picture of what is really happening and to make a call on where we need to send our essential services." | "We need to get a picture of what is really happening and to make a call on where we need to send our essential services." |
A building was reported to have collapsed in Christchurch, with some people believed to be trapped inside. | |
An inquiry into the collapse of one of the buildings destroyed by the devastating 22 February earthquake opened on Monday and was briefly evacuated following the latest shakes. | An inquiry into the collapse of one of the buildings destroyed by the devastating 22 February earthquake opened on Monday and was briefly evacuated following the latest shakes. |
About 10,000 houses and nearly 1,000 commercial buildings will have to be demolished as a result of the February quake. | About 10,000 houses and nearly 1,000 commercial buildings will have to be demolished as a result of the February quake. |
Recovery and reconstruction costs are expected to total at least NZ$15bn ($11bn; £7bn). | Recovery and reconstruction costs are expected to total at least NZ$15bn ($11bn; £7bn). |
Are you in Christchurch? Have you been affected by the quake? You can send us your experiences using the form below. | Are you in Christchurch? Have you been affected by the quake? You can send us your experiences using the form below. |
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