An earthquake with magnitude 7.1 occurred in the South Island, New Zealand at 04:35:44 AM local time (16:35:44 UTC), Saturday, September 4, 2010. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 16.1 kilometers (10.0 miles).The epicenter was located 30 kilometers (20 miles) northwest of Christchurch. The earthquake was reported to have caused widespread damage and power outages. Several aftershocks were also reported. Christchurch residents were awaken by the heavy shakes of the earthquake and reported chimneys have fallen in through roofs, cracked ceilings and collapsed brick walls. Some of the cars were damaged by fallen bricks and debris.
Some of the water pipes were broken and thus flooded some of the streets. Articles of shops fell onto the floors when the earthquake struck. Some residents stayed outside the streets and some even drove to high grounds for fear of Tsunami.
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This earthquake causes damages of up to billions of dollars and much inconvenience to the life of the residents there, yet there is no fatality. However, nine people died at a plane crash near Fox Glacier soon after the earthquake. It is a sad time for New Zealand as well as those families and countries involved.
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