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Christchurch earthquake: Tale of a damaged city
It struck in the wee small hours, a rumbling roar and intense swaying that lasted for the best part of a minute.
It struck in the wee small hours, a rumbling roar and intense swaying that lasted for the best part of a minute.
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says there is "significant structural damage" to his city after this morning's 7.1 quake, with some eastern suburbs facing possible evacuation.
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