Australian family Posted February 22, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2011 A massive earthquake has struck Christchurch with witnesses telling New Zealand media the 6.3 magnitude quake felt more violent than the quake in September. There are reports of widespread destruction in the city, whichw as hit by a quake last September. Radio New Zealand's reporter says staff at the Christchurch newsroom had to cling to their desks during the shaking. Large filing cabinets toppled. People made their way out of the building but when they got out they couldn't see for dust. The quake was centred at Lyttelton at a depth of 5km. Phone lines are down and calls are not being connected to emergency services, The New Zealand Herald reports. The quake was felt as far away as Wellington and Dunedin. Our Kiwi friends do not deserve this. I pray and hope no lives have been taken. Are there any cruise ships at Lyttelton today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted February 22, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Braking News: Another earthquake for Christchurch It was a 6.3 earthquake http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10707996 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10707997 http://www.stuff.co.nz/4688231/Large-quake-strikes-Christchurch And their are reports that there is 1 dead & there is a LOT of damage! Pic: http://yfrog.com/h2e6ralj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted February 22, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 22, 2011 It was a shallow earthquake, reported to be 5 km depth. I thought it felt almost as bad as the 7.1. Buildings are down in Christchurch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted February 22, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Are there any cruise ships at Lyttelton today? Yep: Europa is in there today, but the Port website has gone off-line so I cant tell what its like there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thied Posted February 22, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I was just reading the news on line and saw this 6.3 earthquake hits Christchurch, thinking this can not be real and happening again , but its all true and thoses poor people hit again. http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/8882542/massive-quake-strikes-christchurch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted February 22, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2011 You can find the latest update’s here: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10707997 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10707996 http://www.stuff.co.nz/4688231/Massive-damage-injuries-in-Christchurch-quake (Just bear in mind NZ News sites are under heavy load at the moment so if you can’t open any of my links, keep trying.) Images: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/image.cfm?c_id=1&gal_cid=1&gallery_id=116912#7379082 http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/photos/4688271/Christchurch-aftershock-Feb-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thied Posted February 22, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2011 one cam from Lyttelton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella cruiser Posted February 22, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2011 That's such terrible news, the poor people just beginning to recover from the previous one. My thoughts and prayers go out to all. Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haoie Posted February 22, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Phew, glad I don't live there. Poor Cantabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haoie Posted February 22, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2011 And TV1/TV3 are showing the news specials, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldiemom Posted February 22, 2011 #11 Share Posted February 22, 2011 We just got back from a cruise to New Zealand on the Rhapsody. I was heartbroken when I saw the cathedral had been severely damaged. I stood in front of it taking numerous photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Cruisers Posted February 22, 2011 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Such devastation in Christchurch and still so many people trapped in buildings, just horrific. Watching live coverage on Australia's Channel 7. It has just been reported that more than 60% of Lyttleton has been destroyed. Our hearts go out to all those affected. A special city in my heart as it is my birthplace. Jilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted February 22, 2011 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Tragic, a lot of damage and injuries, probably fatalities too. I have a couple of mates over there doing insurance investigations in ChCh following last years quake. My thoughts with our NZ comrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Cruisers Posted February 22, 2011 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Just saw a report saying that there are tour groups trapped in Christchurch Cathedral, some were in the spire which has completely collapsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted February 22, 2011 #15 Share Posted February 22, 2011 The aftershocks continue, one at 2.50 pm measured 5.5. Far more damage in Christchurch today, than the September quake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted February 22, 2011 #16 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Phew, glad I don't live there. Poor Cantabs. Lucky you. The earthquakes are continuing this afternoon. Very unpleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted February 22, 2011 #17 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Just horrifying. Our thoughts are with our NZ friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haoie Posted February 22, 2011 #18 Share Posted February 22, 2011 If you'd like a Stuff running commentary: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4688671/Christchurch-quake-latest-info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted February 22, 2011 #19 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Thought and prayers for everyone there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted February 22, 2011 #20 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Prime Minister John Key has just said that at lest 65 people have died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted February 22, 2011 #21 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Overseas people shroud be able to watch the tvnz live feed: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/video-canterbury-earthquake-live-international-stream-4038451 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted February 22, 2011 #22 Share Posted February 22, 2011 From Facebook: The earthquake was definately felt onboard the Europa. The whole ship shook, a chandelier in the ship fell down, and there was some other minor damage onboard. There were 120 passengers from the ship in Christchurch at the time. This information from a reporter on Channel 9 News. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Cruisers Posted February 22, 2011 #23 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Those poor people still trapped as night begins to close in, sends shivers through my spine. Just listened to a women speaking to our Channel Seven reporter, she called them from her mobile. She is trapped in a building under her desk with no food or water and it is pitch black. Thank goodness for mobile phones. Jillybean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SY7DNEY CRUISER Posted February 22, 2011 #24 Share Posted February 22, 2011 THE EURPOA IS IN CHRISTCHURCH TODAY 22 FEBRUARY. http://www.mctours.co.nz/christchurch_ship_arrivals.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drelix Posted February 22, 2011 #25 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I hope all our kiwi friends are ok please check in here so we know you are ok. was there any damage to your place kiwi cruiser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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