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Powerful 7.4 quake hits New Zealand's South Island
Posted: 09.03.2010 at 5:43 PM
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People stand outside a building damaged by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in central Christchurch, New Zealand, early Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010.  / AP Photo
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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries.

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