Christchurch 7.1 Earthquake (Photo Gallery)

See collapsed buildings, damaged roads and locals affected by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit New Zealand on Sept. 4.
Christchurch 7.1 Earthquake (Photo Gallery)
9/17/2010
Updated:
9/18/2010

A 7.1 magnitude quake hit the Canterbury region of the South Island in the early hours of Saturday morning September 4, driving people from their beds and causing millions of dollars in damage to buildings, roads, bridges, water and sewage ways in the region.

“This was terrifying, 4:35 in the morning and people couldn’t stand; they were knocked to the floor,” said Michael Brown of Bishopdale, Christchurch.

“I know we’re known as the ‘Shaky Isles’ over here, but this is bigger than just about everybody has experienced.”

 

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