Christchurch, New Zealand devastated by earthquake

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February 22, 2011, 4:06 pm
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(NECN: John Daly) - Rescuers continue to dig through the rubble following a powerful earthquake in New Zealand. But, no one knows exactly how many people are trapped.

The 6.3-magnitude quake struck the community of Christchurch.

At least 65 people were killed, but that number is expected to climb much higher. Right now, rescuers are focusing on finding survivors.

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