Sept. 2010: Powerful Earthquake Strikes New Zealand

The powerful quake hit Christchurch, New Zealand's second largest city, at 4:35 in the morning.
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State of Emergency
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand's second largest city, at 4:35 in the morning on September 3, 2010.

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