Christchurch rocked by 5.8-magnitude earthquake – shortly before fifth anniversary of deadly tremor that devastated city
People posted pictures on social media of a cliff face crumbling into the sea, however emergency services said there were no immediate reports of any structural damage to buildings.
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch Sunday, seismologists said, sending goods flying off shelves.
GeoNet Science, the official New Zealand earthquake monitoring service, warned of aftershocks following the “severe intensity” quake.
Sirens could be heard going off around the South Island city and at least one building was evacuated, according to media reports.
People posted pictures on social media of a cliff face crumbling into the sea, however emergency services said there were no immediate reports of any structural damage to buildings.
Jenny Krex, the manager of a coffee shop in the seaside suburb of Sumner, told the New Zealand Herald that items broke in her shop.
“Everyone got a big fright, we had everyone running out,” she said.