Arabian Business watches the aftermath of the powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck New Zealand on Sept 4.
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7.0 magnitude quake rocks New Zealand
A cyclist (below) rides past a damaged pharmacy in New Zealand’s second largest city Christchurch on September 5, 2010. (AFP/Getty Images)
A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck before dawn on September 4, causing widespread damage. (AFP/Getty Images)
Chris O’Regan clears out his belongings from a collapsed shopping block after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck 30km west of the city at 4:35 am yesterday, on September 5, 2010 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Getty Images)
A damaged car caused by the falling debris is seen after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck 30km west of the city at 4:35 am this morning September 4, 2010 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Civil Defence have declared a state of emergency and there has been considerable damage across the city and surrounding areas. (Getty Images)
A damaged building is seen after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck 30km west of the city at 4:35 am this morning September 4, 2010 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Civil Defence have declared a state of emergency and there has been considerable damage across the city and surrounding areas. (Getty Images)
Locals look at a seismic rupture in a road in Christchurch on September 4, 2010 after a powerful earthquake. (AFP/Getty Images)
Historic Deans homestead in Canterbury has been destroyed not far from the epicentre at Darfield, on September 5, 2010 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Getty Images)
A twisted foot bridge over the Kaiapoi River near Christchurch is seen on September 5, 2010 in Christchurch, New Zealand.(Getty Images)
The historic St Johns church in Hororata, Canterbury suffered serious damage, on September 5, 2010 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Getty Images)
