Severe earthquake hits Christchurch

Breaking 1:14 PM Sunday Feb 14, 2016

"The whole Boardwalk shook like crazy and plates started smashing in the cafe next door." Photo / Sarah Holliman

•A 5.7 magnitude quake struck Christchurch at 1.13pm and was felt as far north as Wellington
•A cliff has collapsed in Sumner
•Shelves have fallen in homes, shops and libraries but so far no reports of serious injuries or damage.
•Riccarton Mall and some other shopping centres have been evacuated.
•Aftershocks are continuing.

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