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A 5.0 magnitude earthquake ratted New Zealand's South Island city of Christchurch on Sunday, followed by more aftershocks.

The quake occurred at 2.47 a.m. Sunday (13:47 GMT Saturday). It was centered 10 km east of Christchurch and 10 km north-east of Lyttelton, at a depth of 9 km, New Zealand government geological agency GNS Sciences reported.

The quake was followed by magnitude 3.0 and 3.7 aftershocks at 4.11 a.m. and 5.10 a.m. and magnitude 3.3 and 3.5 at 7.05 a.m. and 7.48 a.m.

The ambulance service says there are no reports of damage or injury.

GNS Sciences said early this month that aftershocks might continue in Canterbury for the next 30 years.

Source: Xinhua