Earthquake In New Zealand

"I was awe-struck by the power of the earthquake and the damage it has caused in the city," he told reporters. "It was miraculous that nobody was killed."
Schools will remain closed for the next two days to allow safety checks. The cost of repairs has been estimated at NZ$2bn ($1.44bn; £930m). Most households and businesses were expected to claim from their insurers and the Earthquake Commission (EQC), officials said.
The above-ground damage is obvious, but it could take some time to understand just how much damage there is to underground infrastructure.