Provides a map, the geological background, describes the effects, both in Christchurch and its surrounding areas, the damage to notable buildings, the financial exposure, the emergency response and relief efforts and the media coverage of the earthquake.
More reports on earthquake aftershock damage from Christchurch.
GNS seismologists explain why the Darfield and Christchurch earthquakes were so damaging and 'punchy'
Suburbs
Suburbs
Cupcake Parlour on Kilmore St :(
Barbadoes St
Barbadoes St
Fitzgerald Ave
Fitzgerald Panorama
Our Garage
Our front door.
Fitzgerald Ave
Cupcake Parlour on Kilmore St :(
Avon River
Fitzgerald Ave
Barbadoes St
Fitzgerald Ave
Fitzgerald Ave
Fitzgerald Ave
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Peter Beck, Dean of Christchurch Cathedral, beside the damaged Cathedral".
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Fitzgerald Ave
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection
Kilmore St and Barbadoes St Intersection