Christchurch commemorates 3rd anniversary of earthquake

Christchurch commemorates 3rd anniversary of earthquake

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - A memorial service marking the third anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake is held at Botanic Gardens in the city on Feb. 22, 2014. The M6.3 earthquake hit New Zealand city and claimed the lives of 185 people, including 28 Japanese English-language students.

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