This afternoon there was a major earthquake (6.2 on the Richter Scale) just outside Christchurch on the South Island. I didn't feel a tremor, although apparently it was strong enough to be felt up here in Wellington.
The news channels have been running rolling coverage and it's even become the top story on the BBC News website. The confirmed death toll has reached 65 and the damage and devastation is really severe. The emergency services are working flat out to rescue people who are still trapped with military support and international teams flying in to help.
It's a stark reminder that New Zealand sits on several fault lines and has experienced a number of deadly 'quakes over the years.
Anyone interested in more data can check out this website - http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/
For now my thoughts are with all the people affected by today's 'quake
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