It was the most bizarre earthquake that I have ever experienced.
I live in Christchurch, about 50 miles further north than Mike. Usually when we get a quake there are some sharp jolt-type movements accompanied by sounds of the building creaking etc. This one was almost entirely silent, with just a strong rolling feeling a lot like being on a boat. It seemed to go on and on for a long time too.
Still, it is really great that there was so little damage from it. Even the Manapouri Power Station is apparently undamaged!
