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Aftershock is another new event

26 April 2011

The Earthquake Commission (EQC) is classifying the 5.3 aftershock in Christchurch on April 16 as a new event for insurance purposes.

This adds to a growing list of aftershocks since the first earthquake on September 4.

People who have suffered new damage as a result the April 16 event will need to lodge a new claim with the EQC and have three months in which to lodge their claim.

The deadline for this event is July 18 2011.

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