Mr007 Sun 27 Feb 2011, 12:53 pmThe 2011 Christchurch earthquake was a 6.3-magnitude earthquake[1] that struck the Canterbury region in New Zealand's South Island at 12:51 pm on 22 February 2011 local time (23:51 21 February UTC),[1][8] causing widespread damage and multiple fatalities. The earthquake was centred 2 kilometres (1 mi) west of the town of Lyttelton and 10 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of Christchurch, New Zealand's second-most populous city.[1] It follows nearly six months after the 7.1 magnitude 2010 Canterbury earthquake, which had caused significant damage to the region but no fatalities.
At least 147 people have been confirmed dead and more than 200 people have been reported as missing as of 5:56pm local time, 27 February,[5] making the earthquake one of the deadliest natural disasters in New Zealand's recorded history. Prime Minister John Key stated that 22 February "may well be New Zealand's darkest day". Nationals from more than 20 countries are among those missing.[9] The New Zealand Government declared a national state of emergency for the first time in New Zealand's history.
JPMorgan Chase & Co investment analysts estimated that the earthquake could cost insurers US$12 billion (NZ$16 billion[10]).[11]
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At least 147 people have been confirmed dead and more than 200 people have been reported as missing as of 5:56pm local time, 27 February,[5] making the earthquake one of the deadliest natural disasters in New Zealand's recorded history. Prime Minister John Key stated that 22 February "may well be New Zealand's darkest day". Nationals from more than 20 countries are among those missing.[9] The New Zealand Government declared a national state of emergency for the first time in New Zealand's history.
JPMorgan Chase & Co investment analysts estimated that the earthquake could cost insurers US$12 billion (NZ$16 billion[10]).[11]
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