Significant events can have an impact on people everywhere in New Zealand…

The earthquake that shook Gisborne yesterday measured 6.6 on the Richter Scale and was felt in the lower North Island and upper South Island. The quake was centred fifty kilometres offshore and forty kilometres deep.

Fallen chimneys, weakened foundations and damaged buildings resulted from the quake last night, frightening residents and sending many running for cover. An elderly woman died shortly after the quake and eleven people were reportedly injured. Many buildings remain closed today, as their safety is assessed.

The wide-reaching effects of such an event can even be seen on our very own site…

Today’s top sites on NZS.com show users are keen to find Gisborne websites and information on earthquakes and seismic activity in New Zealand. These sites all made it to our top ten sites today:

• Gisborne radio
• Current New Zealand earthquake information
• Gisborne Herald newspaper online

Find the latest New Zealand news updates and information on the Gisborne earthquake online.