Thread: 6.3 Earthquake hits New Zealand

Reporting still sketchy, nas just happened, but there is one report that 'buildings are down' in Christchurch.
Same unnamed source says fatalities "likely."

One of our members, quiltsalad, has family there. I hope all is well for them.

Have just been watching the disaster on TV, seeing large collapsed buildings, buses crushed, it is terrible. Hoping quicksalad family and love ones are safe.

I have been posting pictures from Lytteton the port of Christchurch, the webcam are down

Whilst typing this all water pumping stations are down, so there is no water.

More information:

BBC News - New Zealand earthquake: 65 dead in Christchurch

Sympathies to all those suffering.

Reports of 65 dead, expected to continue to rise

Upwards of 100 trapped in collapsed structures

For those who are wondering - Christchurch is New Zealand's second largest sity, with a population of 350,000 - 400,000

Latest update:

BBC News - New Zealand earthquake: 65 dead in Christchurch

Watching on TV its terrible.

From "The Press" Christchurch news.

The Press - Christchurch and South Island News -... | Stuff.co.nz

Norman, thank you for that link. Just read it all and watched both of the embedded videos.
All I can say is we are praying for them.

Afraid the death toll is rising.

Christchurch Fire Chief says every rescue with a survivor is a major achievement. We must not forget the work involved in searching for survivors, and the many Countries sending experts and equipment to assist the search.

Latest from the BBC:

BBC News - New Zealand earthquake: Christchurch deaths rise to 75