Severe, Near direct hit in city and shallow. 6.3 followded by 5.6 about 5 minutes l= ater. Technical -=A0http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/b0001i= gm/index.html Map -=A0http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/b0001igm/exp= osure.png > Russell, > > Just heard that Christchurch has been trashed by another earthquake early= this > afternoon. > > Similar strength to last time (6.3 magnitude) but mach shallower and almo= st > directly below Lyttleton. > > Much damage in Lyttleton and central Christchurch. > > Main spire of Christchurch Cathedral has come down. > > More anon. > > Regards, > > Ken Mardle > --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .