Latest from Christchurch earthquake

Mayor: Quake hit city 'like an iceberg'

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says there is "significant structural damage" to his city after this morning's 7.1 quake, with some eastern suburbs facing possible evacuation.

Shaken residents say quake damage huge

Hospitals coping with radiographers' strike

People urged to stay off cellphones in Chch

Earthquake: Keep cellphone calls short, or use SMS

Vodafone is advising customers in Christchurch to keep cellphone calls sort, or preferably use SMS messages.

Quake reminder of need for viaduct work

Quake threw principal out of bed

New Zealand's biggest earthquakes

The magnitude 7.1 earthquake which struck Christchurch about 4.30am today rates among the top dozen to hit New Zealand.

South Canty escapes most quake damage