Christchurch rocked by earthquakes By NZHERALD STAFF and APNZ Friday December 23, 2011
A series of earthquakes have terrified many already-frazzled Christchurch residents this afternoon, starting with a 5.8 magnitude tremor at 1.58pm.
It was followed by a 6.0 magnitude aftershock at 3.18pm, centred 10km east of Christchurch in South New Brighton.
There was also a 5.3 magnitude quake at 2.06pm and a 5.0 at 4.50pm.
Initial reports said one person had received minor injuries, although St John had responded to 19 earthquake-related emergency calls in and around Christchurch.
They ranged from complaints of chest pain and seizures, to a panic attack.
Five people had collapsed, and one suffered a knock to the head.
St John said all injuries were minor.
Police say there is no tsunami threat, and they have no reports of serious or widespread damage or injury.
Civil Defence staff have met on the ground in Christchurch to get a good picture of the extent of impact, but national civil defence controller David Coetzee said it was too early to comment on the way forward.
He said while there were no reports of serious damage, buildings that were already weakened in previous earthquakes may have sustained further damage.
"There will be further aftershocks. This event pretty much takes the pattern of the June event," he said, referring to a strong aftershocks in Christchurch that month.
"Be aware of further aftershocks. Drop, cover and hold remains the old mantra. Look after each other, look after the neighbours, stay safe and call 111 or the council if you need help."
This is just terrible. I Pray for the people in Christchurch, that they can get through the Christmas holiday free from worry of another quake and serious aftershocks.
I posted the video on fb. A fb notice came up stating that it is supposed to be your own personal video due to copywrite restrictions. I had to click the agree box.
Mike said to post it, so I had his permission. No copywrite infringement! Correct?
They won't bother to feed us. They will kill us, that's their goal, to reduce the population by ridding themselves of dissenters.
Halliburton has built over 900 Detention Camps in the U.S. already. They were supposedly built for illegal aliens, yet they remain empty of prisoners but have guards on the premises.
I would voice my plan of action but it would incriminate me to be a "terriorist". Take the RED Pill.
Yes, I did marss. When I got home, my daughter invited me out to dinner. I ate, came home and signed in, put on a video I was thinking about posting, layed on the bed and passed out.
Earthquakes in Christchurch New Zealand AGAIN
Do you think there may be one on CS who would Volunteer?
HL