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Sunday’s aftershock is another new event
10 October 2011
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) is classifying yesterday’s 5.5 aftershock in Christchurch as a new event for insurance purposes.
More than a dozen aftershocks since the original September 4 earthquake have now been classified new events.
People who have new, or worsened, damage as a result of yesterday’s event will need to lodge a new claim with EQC within three months of the event.
The deadline for claims for this event is 09 January, 2012.
For more information, contact:
Iain Butler, media manager, Earthquake Commission
029 978 6430; 04 978 6447; ibutler@eqc.govt.nz