6.3 Quake has hit Christchurch New Zealand.

[Atlantia]

Just in case anyone isn't aware of it, New Zealand has suffered another very serious quake measuring 6.3.
At this point the BBC are reporting that the worst hit area is the center of Christchurch, with 65 people killed, and some 200 are trapped under the rubble.

Our thoughts are with the people of Christchurch and hopes that we will hear soon that forumites/friends there including of course our good friend 'kahnjar1-Stu' and his family are safe and well.

[Gavin Nugent]

My thoughts are with you NZ brothers. I too hope Stu and family are AOK as I hope Brians are too along with any of the quiet type lurking in the background.

Gav

[A.alnakkas]

My prayers are with NZ. I hope everyone is safe.

[Dom]

Might I joined me in yours prayers, thanks

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Dom

[kahnjar1]

All my family are OK. We have been VERY lucky. The city centre has really been badly affected though. Most damage central and east side with many dead and missing. We are located on west side near airport and on much more "stable" ground thankfully, so damage minimal but shaken to bits!! Much more damage than the original 7.1 which we had on Sept 4 last year, as this one was very shallow.....
Your concerns are greatly appreciated thanks.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

All my family are OK. We have been VERY lucky. The city centre has really been badly affected though. Most damage central and east side with many dead and missing. We are located on west side near airport and on much more "stable" ground thankfully, so damage minimal but shaken to bits!! Much more damage than the original 7.1 which we had on Sept 4 last year, as this one was very shallow.....
Your concerns are greatly appreciated thanks.

Really relieved to hear you and you're family are ok mate, thanks for taking a mo' to let us know.
Hope to god that there's no more aftershocks or quakes.
We're with you in spirit buddy.

[Norman McCormick]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

All my family are OK. We have been VERY lucky. The city centre has really been badly affected though. Most damage central and east side with many dead and missing. We are located on west side near airport and on much more "stable" ground thankfully, so damage minimal but shaken to bits!! Much more damage than the original 7.1 which we had on Sept 4 last year, as this one was very shallow.....
Your concerns are greatly appreciated thanks.

I'm very pleased to hear that you and yours have come through physically unscathed. Our 'Kiwi cousins' will be in our prayers now and in the difficult days to come.
My very best Regards,
Norman.

[Nathaniel]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

All my family are OK. We have been VERY lucky. The city centre has really been badly affected though. Most damage central and east side with many dead and missing. We are located on west side near airport and on much more "stable" ground thankfully, so damage minimal but shaken to bits!! Much more damage than the original 7.1 which we had on Sept 4 last year, as this one was very shallow.....
Your concerns are greatly appreciated thanks.

Glad to hear you are Okay, Stu. I just saw the news on the TV and thought of you. As echoed above and below, our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.