22/02/2011 12:08
Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand
A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch on Tuesday, and there were reports of damage to some buildings, according to AP.
Radio New Zealand reported that a church near the city center collapsed.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor was centered 3 miles (5 kilometers) from the city at a depth of 2.5 miles (4 kilometers).