6.5 Cook Strait & 6.3 Christchurch quakes compared – they don't really! Thanks @geonet. http://t.co/5ZvXWH5j8C #EQNZ pic.twitter.com/RAL7CN78Nd
— Simon Ragoonanan (@SimonRagoonanan) July 24, 2013
The quakes now have their own Wikipedia page: 2013 Cook Strait earthquake
@Te_Papa Given its location what precautions does Te Papa take against tsunamis? or doesn’t it need to do that? — E2NZ (@E2NZ) July 23, 2013
@Nicolaaarrr Understandble after events in Forsyth Barr building, presumably it wasn’t a “rapid assessment” ? http://t.co/VjQVikXnZ8 #eqnz — E2NZ (@E2NZ) July 23, 2013
There’s a list of 350 buildings that *could* pancake, 50 in Wellington. That list is secret #eqnz #transparency #fail http://t.co/ngIiYDfAVL — Leigh Hunt (@leighghunt) July 22, 2013
If NZ can afford another quake, as PM says, why have so many Christchurch people had to wait years for repairs? http://t.co/V1mSfJV9hy #eqnz — Julie Cupples (@juliecupples79) July 22, 2013
Just got us $200 of #eqnz supplies from Whanganui before we head home to Kapiti pic.twitter.com/W6bMPmRhXG — z∑ƒ (@zefamedia) July 22, 2013
“@hdpaNEWS: BNZ has confirmed this is one of its floors #eqnz pic.twitter.com/ieRr9cYpYS” Woah. Lucky it was Sunday! — Richard Hills (@richardhills777) July 22, 2013
A number of the filing cabinets in end office decided to have a lie-down. Strong argument for paperless office #eqnz pic.twitter.com/b1Iw8tVphc — Steven Joyce (@stevenljoyce) July 22, 2013
The most accurate weather forecast I’ve ever seen #eqnz pic.twitter.com/g9Bx2dntQe — Alex Rabina (@alexrabina) July 21, 2013
From the Marlborough Express FB page, updates from Seddon, the place most affected by the quakes
Trevor: What I want to know is where the hell are our civil defence warning procedures? When I lived in the US we had tornado warnings and the alerts went out on all the tv stations and radio stations simultaneously, along with the warning sirens. I tuned into the National Radio after the 6.5 and they didn’t switch to the quake for 40 minutes and then didn’t mention that there was no threat of a tsunami for another 15 minutes. Almost an hour later, come on! If there is a big one in the Strait how are we going to be warned? Jodie: My hubby just been to the night an day an a brick wall fell on a car out there he was told an someones house is really damaged Heather: Yes there are people in Seddon with Damage two friends have had their belongings trashed and have others with chimneys and other structural damage. Sick of hearing about Wellington there are real people out their but I guess being the strong and resilient people they are they will Solder on with out complaint Rachael: Im in seddon, broken windows, stuff for miles and concrete blocks from neighbour building were siting on my car!! Al my neighbours r ok and most have sme sort of mild damage, power has jst gne bck on 2 sme houses, im hoping everybody else is safe
Sink-holes have opened up on Featherston St between Johnston & Waring Taylor streets. http://t.co/rXoAFI2fzZ #eqnz — Beks Ali (@ScrambledBeks) July 21, 2013
Following the partial collapse of the 6th floor of the Mercure Hotel:
Mercure hotel was on the list of potentially earthquake prone buildings #eqnz http://t.co/2X6Gt8iTjc — Rhys Lewis (@rhyslewis) July 21, 2013
@nchefz I know. Hideous how TV are soley focused on Welly.. Damaged houses & power outages across Marlborough & Nelson — mike yardley (@mikeyardleynz) July 21, 2013
Those poor buggers living in Seddon don’t seem to get a mention. #EQNZ — Nick Hallett (@Orangesaint) July 21, 2013
Supermarket in Blenheim, on NZ’s south island, after this afternoon’s 6.5 earthquake. Photo by Emma Allen. pic.twitter.com/RQmr4rV2SL — The Baptist (@Admitonesin) July 21, 2013
No reports of injuries in Seddon, but some houses “totalled.” Seddon Rugby Club open from 8.30pm, if u need to vacate. #EQNZ — mike yardley (@mikeyardleynz) July 21, 2013
The E.Q’s are centred in a place in our South Island called Seddon. Yet media are focusing on it like it was centred in Wellington. — Truth4IsraelNZ (@Truth4IsraelNZ) July 21, 2013
OH FOR F*CKS SAKE BLENHEIM. Every two or three minutes? F*cking over it. #eqnz — Andy P (@poco_grunon) July 21, 2013
Major damage at Seddon, the epicentre of the quake. Houses wrecked, power out. People gathering at community centre — Philippa Ormrod (@pipormy) July 21, 2013
Another quake near Reefton, weaker this time 
Damage at Parliment Library Building as shown on One News #EQNZ pic.twitter.com/cRPK9yRM4j
Major damage at Seddon, the epicentre of the quake. Houses wrecked, power out. People gathering at community centre — Philippa Ormrod (@pipormy) July 21, 2013
— Matt from Wellington (@mattnzx) July 21, 2013
#eqnz @NewstalkZB Power lines are down around Marlborough and there are reports of a number of rock falls. Read more: http://t.co/8uB6D3MO3I — Gareth (@garethoconnor) July 21, 2013
Getting reports now of quakes near Hokitika on the other side of the island! #EQNZ — Rachel Boyack (@rachelboyack) July 21, 2013
Oh no… “@arniesean: VUW law library #eqnz pic.twitter.com/Zv8saUaOLS”” — Laurinda Thomas (@laurindathomas) July 21, 2013
At Hutt Hospital a section of ceiling collapsed in the community health building. Four staff members evacuated #eqnz http://t.co/b5YwBnEVFu — Stuff.co.nz News (@NZStuff) July 21, 2013
Stay safe, get through
@MutchJessica Bad idea due to risk from falling glass & masonry if more shocks. Time for TVNZ to educate public on #eqnz safety? — Daniel Ayers (@4n6expert) July 21, 2013
Why is everyone surprised that supermarkets are selling out of water? Do you not remember Christchurch? The #eqnz hashtag is making me angry — Dan Tuhou (@danforpd) July 21, 2013
yep this looks familiar RT @ow: Countdown completely sold out of water in Wellington #eqnz pic.twitter.com/rsRxFsmQ57 — Karaihi Miller (@thelittlepakeha) July 21, 2013
Another severe quake, this time 50 km South of Reefton 
Prime News is showing why hollowed out news filled with overseas content is so awful – a major earthquake in our capital and no coverage — Martyn Bradbury (@CitizenBomber) July 21, 2013
6.5 quake in Wellington. Evacs, sirens, damage. No tsunami warning or deaths reported — Let’s Travel (@LetsTravelMag) July 21, 2013
Flights in and out of Wellington are suspended indefinitely. #eqnz #news — Scott Franklin (@LifeOfChemistry) July 21, 2013
Wellington airport closed until about 7pm because of fears its navigational aid equipment has been damaged #EQNZ — Stuff.co.nz News (@NZStuff) July 21, 2013
Stay away from tall buildings:
“@ER_NZ: Reported damage on Featherston Street — http://t.co/qvgUHbAeRg — #eqnz” — New Zealand – Phid (@PeopleofNZ) July 21, 2013
Wellington wharf crack #eqnz pic.twitter.com/nv9qRIKxZg — kirkburgess (@kirkburgess) July 21, 2013
Seddon is without power and there are reports of lines down in Blenheim, Ward, Tua Marina, and Awatere Valley #eqnz http://t.co/b5YwBnEVFu — Stuff.co.nz News (@NZStuff) July 21, 2013
MT @NZStuff: About 3500 people without power in Wellington after a 6.5 quake. Beehive & Parliament damaged http://t.co/dBv0RlY0Wa #eqnz — Adam Bray (@fisheggtree) July 21, 2013
Strong earthquake strikes near Wellington, shaking New Zealand http://t.co/PSqA5HrIRX #eqnz — ABC News (@abcnews) July 21, 2013
RT @andrewtokeley: Cracks at Reading Cinema… Now to escape pic.twitter.com/21AqPS5vy8 #eqnz Are the cracks just new. — Allanah King ADE (@Allanahk) July 21, 2013
This wharf has seen better days #eqnz pic.twitter.com/7qYRkmt9J5 — Felix Marwick (@felixmarwick) July 21, 2013
Seems to be a geonet #eqnz alert rolling in every other minute. Stay away from masonry buildings! — Danny Squires ecoark (@ecoarknz) July 21, 2013
Minor damage, walking fridge. Fire engines on Taranaki going ALL THE DIRECTIONS. Hope you’re all ok. #EQNZ — Alex Gough (@quidity) July 21, 2013
RT “@Hunkies_News: Several people telling @ONENewsNZ they felt the quake in Papakura, Clevedon and Pukekohe. Can this be right?? ” #eqnz — Ruth Wynn-Williams (@ruthtvnz) July 21, 2013
Someone stuck in a lift on Molesworth St, small apartment fire in Willis St – according to Sky News #eqnz — Peter Griffin (@petergnz) July 21, 2013
Hotel staff are shaking, poor things. Most guests milling about in PJs in reception #eqnz — kalena (@kalena) July 21, 2013
Phone lines in Wellington are jammed or down. Please txt if you have to get in contact with people #eqnz — Yorrike (@Yorrike) July 21, 2013
We aren’t allowed on or near trains as they are live. Not even allowed on buses until given permission #EQNZ pic.twitter.com/Ls61atOzlS — Andrea (@MsBeeton) July 21, 2013
Twitter and Tweetdeck have both been seizing up. I’m alternating between them to send tweets. #eqnz — Charles Mabbett 马飞龙 (@DocRaccoon) July 21, 2013
Update: Reports of mass power outages after a (upgraded) 6.9 magnitude #quake hits New Zealand at a depth if 5km. #ANN — Breaking News AUS (@AusNewsNetwork) July 21, 2013
Reports of buildings losing glass near the waterfront #eqnz — Felix Marwick (@felixmarwick) July 21, 2013
