The UK Telegraph reports the quake, which hit Christchurch, population 386,000, on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island, was just 7.5 miles deep, which meant it caused widespread damage.
Christchurch Hospital said it was inundated with people suffering injuries but there were no reports of any deaths after the quake, which occurred early Saturday morning.
No tsunami was reported but several strong aftershocks were being felt in the city and throughout the surrounding Canterbury region.
One witness said the quake came with a “massive roar” and felt like being on a violent rollercoaster.
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