Homeowners have lodged claims over damage caused by the 4.3 magnitude earthquake which jolted Canterbury last week. Geonet reported the quake struck at a depth of 5km, centred near Lincoln, about 20kms south of Christchurch, on April 9. There have been 24 claims so far. “To date 24 homeowners have lodged a claim for damage, 17 from Christchurch, five from the Selwyn District and two from the Waimakariri District.”She said none of the claims presented an immediate risk. EQC recognised the pandemic restrictions will cause delays and frustrations for customers waiting for repairs, onsite assessments or scoping, said Ms Walker.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 15, 2020 03:45 UTC