The earthquake shook the second largest city of New Zealand

A 5.3-magnitude quake struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, today, a few days after an earthquake of similar magnitude liquefied the ground of many parts of the city. city.

There is no information about damage and casualties caused by the new earthquake. No tsunami warning has been issued yet.

According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake is only 14km northeast of Christchurch. The quake was among a series of shocks that rocked the city since the massive earthquake killed nearly 200 people 10 months ago.

A similar magnitude earthquake occurred on December 23, causing panic among the people in the city, even though there were no casualties or major damage.

Christchurch, New Zealand's largest island city of South Island, is still in a recovery effort after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in February, killing 182 people and causing losses of up to 15.5 billion. UDS.

Many large areas of the city's commercial district remained in moderation after the earthquake in February. The earthquake collapsed the city's famous cathedral, as well as many shops and office buildings, House.

New Zealand is located on the edge of India - Australia and the Pacific, suffering about 14,000 earthquakes each year. However, only a small number of intensity from 5 richter.