measure 6.3 in magnitude

「マグニチュード6.3を記録する」

The Guardianの記事、'Christchurch earthquake - live updates'からのサマリーです。

'7.43am/8.43pm NZ:
New Zealand's second largest city has been hit by a strong earthquake, measuring 6.3 in magnitude. At least 65 people are dead. This is the second earthquake in five months to hit the region, with a 7.1 magnitude quake in September last year which caused widespread damage but there were no deaths. You can follow live TV coverage here and read our latest news story on what happened when the quake hit.

7.44am/8.44pm NZ:
As night falls in Christchurch this is the situation so far.

• 65 people are confirmed dead and more deaths are expected as rescuers comb through the rubble in Christchurch's centre after a 6.3-magnitude shock hit the city during lunch hour

• Emergency crews are working through the night to reach the 100 to 200 people thought to still be trapped inside collapsed buildings

• Tourists were said to have been in the tower of Christchurch Cathedral when it collapsed, and they are feared dead

• Power and water supplies have been cut off within most of the city, with an evacuation from the city centre being ordered

• Towns outside Christchurch closer to the centre of the earthquake are also said to be devastated'