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Christchurch: 5.0 Earthquake 19/10/10


Location: Christchurch
District: Canterbury

At about 11.38am an earthquake aftershock reported as strength 5 has struck in the Christchurch area.

Initial indications are there has not been any significant damage although some phones have been affected.

There are reports of some roofing collapsing at the Riccarton Mall so the mall has been evacuated as a precaution.


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