Series of aftershocks jolt Christchurch

Published: 6:25AM Thursday February 09, 2012 Source: ONE News

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Christchurch residents have been left rattled by five aftershocks since 7pm last night.

The jolts were felt widely across the city.

Two quakes struck 20 kilometres southeast of Christchurch at a depth of 9km overnight.

The 4.2 magnitude quake hit at 7.08pm.

This was followed by a 4.3 magnitude quake at 11.06pm.

Three aftershocks have also hit the same area in Christchurch this morning.

A magnitude 4.2 struck in the same area at 12.51am, followed by a magnitude 3.2 at 5.18am and a 3.5 at 6.02am.

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