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Powerful earthquake hits Christchurch in New Zealand sparking tsunami warning
I only hope coastal residents have the common sense to flee. I pray the damage done will be minimal, and nobody loses their life.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, triggering a tsunami warning.
The quake hit 57 miles north east of the city, which is on the east coast of the country's South Island.
It struck in the early hours of Monday morning in Christchurch which was reduced to rubble by an earthquake just five years ago.
The tsunami threat is for the east coast of all New Zealand including Christchurch, Wellington and the Chatham islands.
I only hope coastal residents have the common sense to flee. I pray the damage done will be minimal, and nobody loses their life.