Early morning quakes shake Christchurch

Published: 6:16AM Wednesday October 24, 2012 Source: ONE News

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Two early morning earthquakes have shaken Christchurch.

GeoNet reports that the first magnitude 4 quake hit at 3.17am. It was located 20km east of Christchurch, and had a depth of 7km.

Around 160 people reported feeling a "light" earthquake in the area extending from Oxford to Sumner.

Twenty minutes later, another 3.3 magnitude quake was recorded.

The second quake was located 20 km west of Christchurch, and had a depth of 8km.

Police say there have been no reports of damage.

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