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Christchurch described as ‘war zone’ after 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocks city
The earthquake struck 20km southeast of Christchurch at around 1pm local time
The 6.3 magnitude earthquake – an aftershock of the 7.1 magnitude quake on September 4 – struck 20km southeast of Christchurch at around 1pm local time (Getty Images)
Collapsed buildings and debris are seen along Manchester Street on February 22, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Getty Images)
Initial reports suggesting damage and fatalities far exceeding the initial quake (Getty Images)
ars covered in building debris on February 22, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand (Getty Images)
People searching for loved ones on Manchester Street on February 23, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand (Getty Images)
Bus covered in building debris on February 23, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand (Getty Images)
A man runs for cover on February 22, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand (Getty Images)
A smashed car is seen in a car parking building on February 22, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand (Getty Images)
Rescuers search for survivors in a collapsed building in Manchester Street on February 22, 2011 in Christchurch (Getty Images)
Crushed cars are seen in a car parking building on February 22, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand (Getty Images)
Rescuers search for survivors in a collapsed building in Manchester Street on February 22 (Getty Images)
Rescuers search for survivors in a collapsed building in Manchester Street on February 22 (Getty Images)
Rescue workers search for survivors through debris on February 22, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand
