7.5 earthquake hits in Canterbury region of New Zealand

[shrimp56]

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/86416268/severe-66-earthquake-hits-hamner-springs-felt-as-far-away-as-auckland

 

Noordam is on her way to Port Chalmers, which is 355km from Christchurch. The center was in Hanmer Springs, 134km north of Christchurch. Tsunami predicted.

 

I hope someone from the ship let's us know how they are doing.

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The water at Lyall Bay (South of Wellington) has reportedly been sucked out by 200m, and residents of low-lying areas are urged to evacuate and move to higher ground.

 

The area appears to have almost completely cleared out on the back of tsunami warnings.

Edited November 13, 2016 by shrimp56

[Hootchiemama]

We're supposed to be on a celebrity cruise later today to NZ. We're here in Sydney and haven't heard anything.

 

 

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[IndyDenise]

I have a friend in New Zealand, he just posted on that other site that the coast from Blenheim and Banks Peninsula is under the warning ( he lives in Blenheim)

 

 

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[IndyDenise]

There's quite a bit of damage and many roads closed., I'll be honest I'm not sure where he is in relation to the cruise terminals .. but regardless this situation is scary for NZ

 

 

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[RuthC]

That area truly is active with earthquakes, having had many in the last several years. So sad for the people who live there.

 

Thank you for letting us know about this one. I imagine the stewards on the ships are nervous about any tsunami hitting their home areas. I remember they were when I was there during an earthquake.

[mildew1951]

There's a story here about it. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/86416304/live-north-canterbury-quake

[kazu]

I saw this on the news this morning sadly.

 

Prayers for everyone affected.

[Krazy Kruizers]

We heard about this on the morning news.

Prayers for all living and visiting there.

[flyingandcruising]

My mom is on that cruise. Hopefully someone hears something to know their OK.

[shrimp56]

My mom is on that cruise. Hopefully someone hears something to know their OK.

If they are heading to Port Chalmers (Dunedin) they are moving away from the affected area.

[utahtea]

We just got off the Noordam's 39 day collectors voyage from San Diego to Auckland on Tuesday! We did the behind the scene tour and we were told if there is a tsunami that out at sea was the safest place for the ship and passengers.

 

 

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[kiwijohn]

I live in Wellington. The 7.5 earthquake occurred just after midnight last night - really scary. The CBD is closed, hotels are evacuated, schools and universities closed, no interisland ferries running, all trains and buses cancelled and people urged to stay at home today. The CBD and port have suffered damage due to fact part is on reclaimed land. No danger from tsunami now. As the cruise season is just starting I don't know what effect the earthquake will have.

[rkacruiser]

kiwijohn, your countrymen and you are in my thoughts! Wellington is such a lovely, welcoming city!

[Pia1913]

Just announced on CNN that two people died due to the quake.

[shrimp56]

I live in Wellington. The 7.5 earthquake occurred just after midnight last night - really scary. The CBD is closed, hotels are evacuated, schools and universities closed, no interisland ferries running, all trains and buses cancelled and people urged to stay at home today. The CBD and port have suffered damage due to fact part is on reclaimed land. No danger from tsunami now. As the cruise season is just starting I don't know what effect the earthquake will have.

Thank-you kiwijohn. I am sorry for Wellington (and all affected area of course). I so enjoyed my day there last March, especially the Wellington Museum. Never made it to Te Papa as I also ended up spending time with the Fine Arts Academy people just across the street.

[Lis2065]

New Zealand is the most beautiful country and the people are so friendly - my heart goes out to them with this earthquake.

 

We were in NZ in January this year on the Noordam and just loved it.

 

The area around Christchurch is just stunning. We loved Akaroa in particular.

 

Bless them - my thoughts are with them.

 

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[rkacruiser]

kiwijohn,

 

If you know, was there damage to Wellington Museum or Te Papa? I most certainly hope not!

[kiwijohn]

kiwijohn,

 

If you know, was there damage to Wellington Museum or Te Papa? I most certainly hope not!

Both museums are closed today for inspection of the buildings but there have been no reports of damage

[rkacruiser]

Both museums are closed today for inspection of the buildings but there have been no reports of damage

 

Thanks for your reply. This is good to know. They are major assets of Wellington. I enjoyed visiting both.

[Riversedge]

My mom is on that cruise. Hopefully someone hears something to know their OK.

 

We rode out a tsunami on a cruise. We felt....absolutely nothing. The ship just goes out to deeper water until it passes. I am sure your mom is just fine. We didn't even realize people at home were worried when it happened to us because it didn't affect us on the ship.

 

My heart goes out to the people of New Zealand. We have a cruise there in 2 months. We've heard such wonderful things about the country and the people.

[VintageGeo]

Our thoughts and prayers to all affected.

 

George and Lori

[puppycanducruise]

Prayers for everyone in the affected areas.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

We are on the Maasdam in Bernie .staff here have E mailed Noordam she is fine.

 

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