65 people died in the New Zealand earthquake

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced on February 22 that at least 65 people were killed in a magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit the same day in Christchurch, the country's second-largest city, and gave knowing the number of victims may continue to rise.

Key was present in Christchurch a few hours after the earthquake struck, and also said that the devastating magnitude of this devastating earthquake was much stronger than the earthquake disaster that occurred at Christchurch city in September last year.

Speaking to reporters from TVNZ news, Key stressed that this was "the darkest day " in New Zealand's history, but he said Christchurch and New Zealand would overcome this loss.

Also on February 22, New Zealand's Mayor of the City, Bob Parker, declared a state of emergency in Christchurch.

New Zealand's fire department has confirmed that there are still many people trapped in the rubble, many buildings collapsed and buried many vehicles in the city.

Austraylia sent a search and rescue team to Christchurch to support New Zealand to overcome the consequences of the earthquake.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard spoke directly with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, saying Australia would respond to any New Zealand offer of assistance.

Opposition party leader Tony Abbott and Prime Minister Gillard also emphasized Australia by his side and are willing to do whatever they can to help New Zealand people.