A few strong aftershocks. I would say this is a completely different quake to 4th of Septembers. Totally in a different area, and close to the top of the ground.
People are missing, fires have occurred in the city. Make shift emergency triage in and around Christchurch.
We have been lucky, still have full phone use and power.
Worried about a neighbours mother, she was talking to her on the phone when it happened, and she was screaming, then the phone went dead. No one home at the moment to see if she is alright.
All is quiet at the moment. Will attempt to start some dinner.
Suzy W