Severe earthquake in Christchurch--not here

We are just hearing about the severe--not so high on the Richter Scale, but very damaging--earthquake in Christchurch today. No, we didn't feel it; it is very far away, but we are sad for the people there, and for the loss of some beautiful old buildings. I just saw a picture of the Christchurch cathedral, a centre city landmark which I think is in one of these old blog pictures, with the top broken off. I hear there has been loss of life (which fortunately there was not in the last big quake there) and much damage downtown. We can all hold them in the light.