The earthquake struck 19 miles west of New Zeland's second largest city Christchurch, destroying buildings. |
Shops were destroyed in the quake which had magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale. |
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker declared a state of emergency, warning people that aftershocks could cause masonry to fall from damaged buildings. |
Residents look at collapsed buildings in the city, which is home to 400,000 people. |
Some of the buildings caught fire after the quake struck. |
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