Simon – did you get shaken up?

[Bob Riggins]

Saw the south island got a 7.0 earthquake.

[Zach Matthews]

I have the same question.

[Roy Conley]

Concern, 7.4 quake is a big one and New Zealand is a small country.

[Tim Angeli]

Sounds like it was pretty limited to Christchurch.

[Simon Chu]

Thanks guys.
I’m ok.
A bunch of friends have started reporting in and unbelievably (Thank goodness!) there are no fatalities.
We got shaken this morning at 4.30 but nothing like the folks up North.
7.1 on the Richter and 10km underground.

There are some amazing stories of close misses and extensive property damage. Infrastructure has taken quite a toll. Unfortunately severe gale winds and rain are forecast for tomorrow.

There is a curfew on tonight in Christchurch from 7pm to 7am.

[Zach Matthews]

Good to hear from you Simon; we are all very thankful you’re safe.

[Simon Chu]

Thanks Zach.
It really means a lot.
Its incredible in NZ’s second largest city, we’ve got off so lightly. The fact it was 4.30 in the morning was a blessing in many ways.
Thanks to everyone who has sent messages. Everyone in NZ is mucking in and good things always eventuate from these situations.

[Simon Chu]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4095395/7-1-earthquake-photos

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