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Canterbury was hit by two large aftershocks around lunchtime today following a series of tremors overnight and this morning.
The latest shocks measured 4.3 and 5.0 on the Richter scale.
Kaiapoi resident Tom Gallant told TVNZ: "After what seems a quiet couple of hours we have experienced a couple of big aftershocks. The last was just a few minutes ago and lasted a good ten seconds.
"As it went on the stock seems to grow in intensity and the house moved noticeably. It was possibly the biggest aftershock of the morning."
The region is on edge following yesterday's devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
Other aftershocks since 7am this morning included a 3.7 shock at 7.30am; 3.7 at 7.11am; 4.2 at 7.41am; 4.2 at 7.51am; and 4.1 at 8.13am. A total of 16 quakes were felt between midnight and breakfast time.
The quakes seem to be coming in clusters with four between 6.35pm and 7.03pm last night, another four between 10.34pm and 11.43pm and then three between 1.58am and 2.42am today.
GeoNet, which is funded by the Earthquake Commission, says the smallest one was 3.2 on the Richter scale but most have been over a 4 point magnitude.
The strongest aftershock today measured at 5.1, and was recorded at 5.20am at a depth of 9km and centred 10km south of Darfield.
There have been no further reports of major damage or injuries, but the aftershocks are worrying residents throughout the Canterbury region.
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Post new commentgordy said on 2010-09-09 @ 13:59 NZDT: Report abusive post
Im my 51 years on this earth I have never felt so pertrified..my first thoughts was we had been hit by a nuclear bomb and it was Armageddon. Never ever want to experience it again
schicken said on 2010-09-08 @ 19:15 NZDT: Report abusive post
I thought the same thing initially. However, another quake big enough to close or shift the cracks further is likely to be heard first and all the kids will most likely be fine. If a child does get swallowed up, I'm probably not going to have huge empathy for the media coverage or their parents, but until then, let the region have a little bit of fun. Education about health risks regarding contaminated water may be a good idea for all. :)
thinkaboutit said on 2010-09-06 @ 23:06 NZDT: Report abusive post
More great coverage tonight TVNZ especially highlighting the situation at individual community levels where people reported they felt abandoned. All credit to those organising themselves into community working groups at this level despite this. Arguably the recovery process would be greatly enhanced if these community groups were psychologically and practically supported by establishing official coordination centres at individual community levels.
Madeleine Ware said on 2010-09-06 @ 17:31 NZDT: Report abusive post
You're making some good points here. Perhaps some of the donations could be towards purchasing and setting up storage of these sorts of things. Individuals are also responsible for making their own preparations. I clean and keep old 3L juice bottles filled with water. Every now and then I water my house plants with one and refill it to refresh it.
Madeleine Ware said on 2010-09-06 @ 17:25 NZDT: Report abusive post
Why are they buying water? Aren't there several tankers about the city giving it away?