Severe Earthquake Hits Christchurch
- Publish date
- Sunday, 14 Feb 2016, 2:22PM

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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