![]() | City's 400,000 residents told to stay indoors overnight to avoid danger of aftershocks after 7.1-magnitude quake New Zealand police have imposed an overnight curfew in Christchurch following the powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the count ... |
| The 7.1-magnitude temblor causes widespread damage in Christchurch, but no deaths and only two serious injuries are reported. WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island early Saturday and caused widespread ... |
| There were reports of some people trapped inside damaged buildings, and a few looters broke into some damaged shops in the city of 400,000. Chimneys and walls crumbled to the ground, roads cracked in half and residents were knocked off their feet as ... |
![]() | A state of emergency has been declared in New Zealand's second-largest city of Christchurch after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit 19 miles west of the city. ... |
![]() | Chimneys and walls crumbled to the ground, roads cracked in half and residents were knocked off their feet as a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocked New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. The prime minister said it was a miracle no one was ki ... |
| New Zealand’s second-largest city, Christchurch, was placed under night curfew as a storm threatens to exacerbate an estimated NZ$2 billion ($1.44 billion) of damage caused when a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit the area. ... |
| WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early today and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries. Looters broke into some damaged shops in Christchur ... |
| Officials declared a state of emergency Saturday after a powerful predawn earthquake struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, sending people into the streets as windows exploded, water mains broke and buildings crumbled. ... |
| Chimneys and walls crumbled to the ground, roads cracked in half and residents were knocked off their feet as a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocked New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. The prime minister said it was a miracle no one was ki ... |
| CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — The powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that smashed buildings, cracked roads and twisted rail lines around the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Saturday also ripped a new 11-foot (3.5 meter) wide fault line in the e ... |
| The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that smashed buildings, cracked roads and twisted rail lines around the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Saturday also ripped a new 11-foot -wide fault line in the earth's surface, officials said Sunday. ... |
| New Zealand’s second-largest city, Christchurch, faces gale force winds and heavy rains today that may add to an estimated NZ$2 billion ($1.44 billion) of damage caused by yesterday’s magnitude 7.0 earthquake. ... |
![]() | Reuters - Strong aftershocks and gale-force winds buffeted New Zealand's second biggest city of Christchurch Sunday as a clean-up got underway after the country's worst earthquake in 80 years. ... |
| WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Strong aftershocks and gale-force winds buffeted New Zealand's second biggest city of Christchurch Sunday as a clean-up got underway after the country's worst earthquake in 80 years. ... |
![]() | A 7.0-magnitude earthquake damaged buildings, cut power and knocked fleeing residents off their feet on New Zealand's South Island early Saturday, but no deaths were reported. New Zealand - South Island - Earthquake - Oceania - Christchurch ... |
| Following the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Christchurch, New Zealanders are assessing the damage and trying to restore order. ... |
| Wellington, New Zealand -- A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early today and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries. Looters broke into some damaged shops in Christchu ... |
| The powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that smashed buildings, cracked roads and twisted rail lines around the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Saturday also ripped a new 11-foot (3.5 meter) wide fault line in the earth's surface, officials said Su ... |
![]() | AP - The powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that smashed buildings, cracked roads and twisted rail lines around a New Zealand city also ripped a new 11-foot- (3.5 meter-) wide fault in the earth's surface, officials said Sunday. ... |
![]() | A state of emergency was declared in the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch yesterday, after a powerful earthquake struck early on Saturday morning. ... |
![]() | AFP - New Zealand's most destructive earthquake in nearly 80 years caused two billion dollars' worth of damage Saturday, felling buildings, tearing up roads and sending terrified residents fleeing into the streets. ... |
| A state of emergency has been declared after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the New Zealand city of Christchurch, destroying hundreds of buildings. ... |
| Christchurch, New Zealand’s second- largest city, declared a state of emergency after the nation’s South Island was rocked by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that cut power, damaged roads and ripped facades off buildings. ... |
| The powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that smashed buildings, cracked roads and twisted rail lines around a New Zealand city also ripped a new 11-foot- (3.5 meter-) wide fault in the earth's sur... ... |
| A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake damaged buildings, cut power and knocked fleeing residents off their feet on New Zealand's South Island early Saturday, but there were so far no deaths and only two injuries reported. ... |
| A state of emergency has been declared after an earthquake hit one of New Zealand's largest cities. ... |
| WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake damaged much of New Zealand's South Island early yesterday, but by evening there had been just two reports of serious injury -- including a person hit by a falling chimney. Looters broke into dama ... |
![]() | WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries. Looters broke into some damaged shops in Christc ... |
![]() | AFP - A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread devastation in New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch Saturday, with officials saying it was "extremely lucky" no one was killed. ... |
![]() | AFP - New Zealand braced for more destruction Sunday as aftershocks rocked the region following the most devastating earthquake in decades and as a powerful storm approached. ... |
![]() | 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Christchurch early Saturday ... |
| Christchurch, New Zealand’s second- largest city, declared a state of emergency after the nation’s South Island was rocked by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that cut power, damaged roads and ripped facades off buildings. ... |
| Shaking Christchurch: New Zealand's Massive Earthquake ... |
| Earthquake causes chaos in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. ... |
![]() | AP - A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake damaged buildings, cut power and knocked fleeing residents off their feet on New Zealand's South Island early Saturday, but there were so far no deaths and only two injuries reported. ... |
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![]() | Reuters - Authorities declared a state of emergency after a major earthquake hit New Zealand's second biggest city, Christchurch, early on Saturday, bringing down power lines, ripping up roads and wrecking building facades, but authorities reported ... |
| Police declare an overnight curfew in Christchurch, New Zealand, after a powerful earthquake causes considerable damage but no fatalities. ... |
![]() | NZFSA-Logo.jpg Following an earthquake in Christchurch, the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) have issue an advisory in order to protect citizens from an outbreak of any waterborne diseases and have advised citizens to maintain utmost hygiene ... |
![]() | CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand—Chimneys and walls crumbled to the ground, roads cracked in half and residents were knocked off their feet as a powerful magnitude-7. ... |
![]() | State of emergency declared after earthquake with magnitude of 7.0 strikes 19 miles west of Christchurch A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island last night, causing widespread damage to buildings, although there were few ... |
| WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A major earthquake hit New Zealand's second biggest city Christchurch early on Saturday, bringing down power lines, ripping up roads and wrecking building facades, but authorities reported no deaths. ... |
| WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of serious injuries, but looters broke into some damaged shops in Chris ... |
![]() | AFP - A state of emergency was declared in New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch Saturday after a powerful 7.0 earthquake caused widespread damage, Mayor Bob Parker said. ... |
![]() | Quake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale hits west of Christchurch, with residents reporting collapsed buildings A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck New Zealand's South Island tonight. The quake hit 19 miles west of Christ ... |
| A state of emergency was declared Saturday after Christchurch, the biggest city on New Zealand's South Island, was extensively damaged by... ... |
| WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of injuries or serious damage. The quake , which hit 19 miles west ... |
| A strong magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck close to New Zealand's second-largest city, wreaking havoc on older buildings and roads, damaging water pipes and power lines, and leading to an airport shutdown. ... |
| A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island, knocking out power, damaging roads and ripping facades off buildings in Christchurch, the country’s second-largest city. ... |
| A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has rocked New Zealand's second largest city Christchurch, causing widespread damage including the collapse of some buildings and power outages according to witnesses. ... |
| At least nine people were believed killed Saturday when a small plane crashed at a small airstrip at a national park in New Zealand, police and medical officials said. New Zealand - Oceania - Earthquake - Christchurch - Government ... |
| New Zealand earthquake causes road damage in Christchurch, but no injuries reported. ... |
| Wellington, New Zealand -- A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of injuries. ... |
![]() | FOX GLACIER, New Zealand -- Nine people were killed after a light aircraft used for skydiving crashed in New Zealand's South Island, police said Saturday. ... |
| A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand’s South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of injuries or serious damage.br ... |
![]() | AP - A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of injuries or serious damage. ... |
| Buildings were reduced to rubble, essential services cut, and there were outbreaks of looting after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck New Zealand's second largest city. ... |
![]() | AFP - A 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked New Zealand's second largest city Christchurch early Saturday, causing widespread damage including the collapse of some buildings and power outages, witnesses and the US geological survey said. ... |
| WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of injuries. ... |
| A strong earthquake caused widespread damage and power cuts across New Zealand's second-largest city of Christchurch early Saturday local time. Shaken residents told how they cowered under doorways as the earth moved violently for what seemed as long ... |
| A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of injuries or serious damage. ... |
![]() | A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has struck about 20 miles northwest of Christchurch, New Zealand, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. ... |
| A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island this morning, knocking out power, damaging buildings and rupturing pipes in Christchurch, the country’s second-largest city, according to reports. ... |
| WELLINGTON, New Zealand—A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. ... |
| A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island. No immediate tsunami alert has been issued and no injuries have been reported. ... |
| A strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, 4 miles southeast of Christchurch, the biggest city on the nation's South Island, in the middle of the night local time, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Friday. New Zealand - South Island - Chr ... |
| A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island, but no immediate tsunami alert has been issued and no injuries have been reported. ... |
| A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck close to New Zealand's second-largest city of Christchurch early Saturday local time, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. ... |
| A 7.0 magnitude quake has caused severe damage in New Zealand's second largest city. But, CBS News' Ben Tracy reports that injuries were limited due to several factors. ... |
| A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island. No immediate tsunami alert has been issued... ... |
| WELLINGTON, New Zealand—A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island. ... |
![]() | Powerful 7.4 quake rocks New Zealand's South Island; no injuries immediately reported New Zealand - South Island - Earthquake - Oceania - Pacific Tsunami Warning Center ... |
| A 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, causing widespread minor damage and power cuts. ... |
| The magnitude 7.4 temblor hit 19 miles west of the southern city of Christchurch on South Island and shook a wide area in the middle of the night. The extent of the damage was still unclear. ... |
| WELLINGTON, New Zealand--A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island. No immediate tsunami alert has been issued and no injuries have been reported. ... |
![]() | A strong earthquake rattled New Zealand at 4:35 a.m. local time Saturday morning. The USGS posted a magnitude of 7.2. ... |
| Reuters - A strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, just 4 miles southeast of Christchurch, in the middle of the night local time, the U.S. Geological Survey said Friday. ... |
| SALT LAKE CITY - In the wake of Saturday's 7.2-magnitude earthquake in New Zealand, the LDS Church is reporting all... ... |
| A major earthquake hit west of the city early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said. ... |
![]() | No Injuries or Serious Damage Yet Reported From Earthquake Northwest of Christchurch; No Major Tsunami Expected ... |
| Widespread damage but few injuries in quake centred 30 kilometres southeast of country’s second-largest city ... |
| A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has rocked New Zealand's second largest city - collapsing walls and cutting off power. ... |
| A 7.2-magnitude earthquake has struck New Zealand's South Island, the US Geological Survey says. ... |
| Nine people have died after a light aircraft belonging to a skydiving company crashed Saturday on New Zealand's South Island, police said. ... |
| New Zealand quake wakes up the South Pacific nation early in the morning. Initial reports only mention minor damage to the area. ... |
| A major earthquake hit west of the city early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said. ... |
| A major earthquake hit 20 miles west of the city early Saturday morning, causing no immediate reports of casualties but widespread damage, authorities said.br ... |
| A strong earthquake has struck near a major city in New Zealand, the U.S. Geological Survey said. ... |
| WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Nine people have died after a light aircraft belonging to a skydiving company crashed Saturday on New Zealand’s South Island, police said. The plane burst into flames after takeoff from an airstrip at Fox Glacier, said ... |
| Powerful 7.4 quake hits New Zealand's South Island ... |
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| A strong, magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook Alaska's remote Aleutian Islands early Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported... ... |
| An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.3 jolted the East Bay just after 9:30 a.m. today, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake was centered 1 mile northwest of San Pablo at a depth of 4 miles, the agency said. It struck at 9:35... ... |




























