ニュージーランドの地震は震度のわりに被害が大きいようだ

直下型地震だからだろうか？死者も出ている。


☆Deaths confirmed as huge quake hits Christchurch
（ラジオ・ニュージーランド）
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/69180/deaths-confirmed-as-huge-quake-hits-christchurch

A huge 6.3 earthquake has hit Christchurch for the second time in less than six months, causing multiple deaths and widespread destruction.

The quake on Tuesday was centred 10km south-east of the South Island city and struck at 12.51pm. It was felt as far south as Dunedin.

Police have confirmed fatalities at several locations in the city, including two buses crushed by falling buildings.

Police say other reports include multiple building collapses, fires in buildings in the central city and persons reported trapped in buildings.