Earthquake in NZ: Christchurch hit again!

[Astral Peaks]

A 5.8 quake hit this afternoon at 1pm local, so far no reports of casualities.

Christchurch earthquake: 'Oh, here we go again' - National - NZ Herald News

BBC News - New Zealand's Christchurch rocked by earthquakes


5.8 is a fair belter, hopefully all will be okay.

Perhaps those of us with family or friends in NZ can update on here?

USGS update: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquak...usc0007bdw.php

Photos and video here: http://www.nzraw.co.nz/earthquake/ch...stern-suburbs/

[Social Conscience]

Horrific news again for the residents of Christchurch - it was such a beautifulo city when I was there and for this to happen again a few days prior to Xmas is just another cruel twist of faith.