Christchurch was struck by a magnitude 4.0 quake last night.
The earthquake hit at 7.43pm and was located 15Km east of the city, at a depth of 12 kilometres, according to GeoNet.
The quake's intensity was described as moderate.
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Christchurch was struck by a magnitude 4.0 quake last night.
The earthquake hit at 7.43pm and was located 15Km east of the city, at a depth of 12 kilometres, according to GeoNet.
The quake's intensity was described as moderate.
More than 20 fire appliances are battling the inferno.