New Zealand hit by 7.5 magnitude earthquake just outside Christchurch

An earthquake has struck New Zealand, just outside Christchurch which was reduced to rubble five years ago. Initially the quake was measured at 7.5 magnitude – much more powerful than the 2011 quake which measured 6.3 on the Richter scale. People said that the quake felt incredibly powerful and lasted for a long time. Power in some parts of the country has been going on and off since the quake struck just after midnight local time (11.02am GMT) In 2011 an earthquake struck New Zealand killing 185 people and destroying large parts of the city and its infrastructure. People have been posting pictures of the damage to their homes. This is a breaking news story and we will update it as more information comes to us. | Metro News via IFTTT

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