Tragic news! Earthquake hits Christchurch, the second-largest city in the country.

I'm sorry to report the news that an eartquake with magnitude 6.3 hit New Zealand today. It was in the city of Christchurch, with population 400,000. Prime Minister John Key said that the country had witnessed "it's darkest day" and confirmed the death of 26 people.

For photos and videos, read the full story in The New York Times:
Scores Killed in New Zealand Earthquake

Patrick J.