5.0 Magnitude Earthquake CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND - 23rd Dec 2011

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has struck near Christchurch, New Zealand at a depth of just 8 km (5.2 miles), the quake hit at 03:50:12 UTC Friday 23rd December 2011.
The epicenter was 20 km (12.4 miles) East of Christchurch, New Zealand
No Reports of Injuries or Damage at this time