New Zealand Earthquake 2010

Laest News Update About New New Zealand Earthquake 2010: Zealand has been hit by a huge earthquake, measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale. There have been no reports of any causalities thus far. The quake occurred at around 4:35 AM local time, and was centered just 30 KM away from the largest city on the south island, Christchurch. The quake had a depth of 33 km, according to reports that have been released by the New Zealand Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences. The seism was felt in a number of places throughout the south island, and was also felt in Wellington.
Reports from the city have claimed that the temblor was quite strong, and jolted many awake. There have been reports of objects falling off of walls inside of houses, but thus far there have been no reports of any serious damage, but there have been reports of minor damage. The quake was followed by a series of considerably smaller aftershocks. Many residents left their house following the quake and elected to stay outdoors, rather than go back inside and risk injury.

Following the jolts of the New Zealand earthquake 2010, a condition of crisis has been declared by authorities. Meanwhile the New Zealand earthquake 2010 is reported to hit Christchurch, New Zealand’s second largest city of New Zealand with a population of around 400,000 people.

New Zealand earthquake 2010 is reported to have severely damaged power facilities, tear up roads and broke down building walls. Latest reports regarding New Zealand earthquake 2010 suggest no death casualties yet.

Meanwhile John Key, the New Zealand Prime Minister, is reportedly on his way to Christchurch to take notice of the dents that originated by the New Zealand earthquake 2010.

A team of 20 experts have left for Christchurch shortly before midday to take part in search and rescue operations by an Air Force Hercule.

“I think we’ve been extremely lucky as a nation,” Civil Defence Minister Carter told media after a gathering of officials and experts following the New Zealand earthquake 2010. “People should check on their friends and neighbors to make sure they are safe”, he requested.

Meanwhile aftershocks of the New Zealand earthquake 2010 are reported to be coming up frequently. It is noteworthy that New Zealand around 14,000 earthquakes shakes New Zealand each year. Out of them approximately 20 earthquakes have magnitudes in surplus of 5.0. The last fatal earthquake of New Zealand was observed in 1968, when a 7.1-magnitude earthquake resulted in the death of 3 people. Read More