A Magnitude 7.1 earthquake has rocked New Zealand's second largest city in Christchurch, causing injuries and widespread Damage, Including the collapse of some buildings and power outages, witnesses and the U.S. Geological Survey say.
The Civil Defence ministry says the National crisis management center has Been Activated.
"We've had a wide range of reports of some Serious Damage," a civil defense spokesman said.
Awaiting Many people with minor injuries Sought Treatment, hospitals Said there were no reports of injuries for months Serious Planet doctors were a standby Because of the intensity of the quake and the Damage Thurs buildings.
The Quake Struck at a depth of 16.1 km about 30 km north west of Christchurch at 4:35 am (0235 AEST) is a Saturday, the USGS said.
Roads in the seaside Suburbs were packed with cars as residents moved inland vain there were no tsunami alerts issued.
Aftershocks are ongoing and police say Damage is widespread Throughout Christchurch, with the Electricity supplies Thurs cut about half of the city of about 340.000.
Damaged Sewer lines were and residents are urged Being Thurs conserve water supplies.
Local Resident Colleen Simpson Told That the Stuff website Many people had run out onto the streets in fear, while the mobile phone network was failing.
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