Large 7.5 mag quake hit NZ this morning. Luckily centered in rural area at top of the South Island, Close enough to Wellington to close the city down for the day. Major damage to roads, Water and Sewer lines. 2 dead so far. Major civil defence action and also Tsumami warnings for many coastal areas.Many buildings damaged, some badly.Many roads closed indefiinetly, Schools closed until they can be deemed safe.
If this quake hade been centered about 200km north around Wellington, it would have been catastrophic. Dodged a bullet . Thoughts to all those folks affected by this. Aftershocks between 3-4 Mag still jolting the area. Folks pretty nervous as you would imagine.
If this quake hade been centered about 200km north around Wellington, it would have been catastrophic. Dodged a bullet . Thoughts to all those folks affected by this. Aftershocks between 3-4 Mag still jolting the area. Folks pretty nervous as you would imagine.