New Zealand earthquake

[Frank46]

New Zealand got hit by another earthquake again today. I would like to wish all those affected the best. And sincerely hope that any members here are ok. Frank

[MT Gianni]

I also hope that all is well.

[Rick Hodges]

Amen!

[MtGun44]

Are you OK, Jeff?

Hope everyone survived this one in good shape.

Bill

[windy]

I heard it was two--both 5.8's. Those people around Christchurch have been getting hammered every few days FOREVER, either big 'uns or aftershocks, and I know their nerves are wearing ragged; in some of the pictures they look like deer in the headlights, or that thousand-meter end-of-tour stare. PRAY for them! It helps!
windy

[DLCTEX]

After reading this this morning I turned on TV news and never hears a peep about it. Guess the smart thing would be to search the internet.

[bearcove]

A 5.8 is a shaker and I hope no one was hurt but my feeling is the media has become a bunch of drama queens that react to a number. It can vary depending on geology but a earthquake is usually minor thing.

[DLCTEX]

The report I read said a 5.8 followed shortly by a 5.9. No deaths or critical injuries reported.

[missionary5155]

Good morning
A handy place I look at for earthquake news..
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/
Gives world map earthquake info deating with basic intensity & time frame.
Click on area of the world which then shows a more detailed local map.
At any time click on colored box to get the actual quake info..this is very detailed.
Mike in Peru Merry Christmas all !

[DLCTEX]

Jeff posted about the quake in off topic section.

[JeffinNZ]

All good thanks. Nothing left standing to fall down now......laugh or cry. ;-)

[Maven]

Glad all is well with you and your family, Jeff. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year!