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Valentine Day earthquake in Christchurch, NZ collapses cliff
Sunday, February 14, 2016 10:26
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Cliffs have collapsed in New Zealand during a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in Christchurch on Valentine Day, February 14, 2016.
Severe earthquake with MM 7 or greater occurred at 01:13 pm Saturday afternoon at 15 km depth, according to GeoNet, which monitors seismic activity in New Zealand. The epicenter was located 15 km east of Christchurch.
Earthquake caused a cliff to collapse near Taylor's Mistake bay. No major damage or injuries have been reported.
The earthquake occurred days before the anniversary of a deadly one in 2011. Magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Christchurch killed more than 185 people on February 22, 2011 making its the nation's second deadliest natural disaster.
For recent natural disasters Worldwide: http://www.disaster-report.com
Source: http://www.disaster-report.com/2016/02/valentine-day-earthquake-christchurch-nz.html
