40 seconds
The quake was felt as lasting up to 40 seconds, and was felt widely across the South Island, and in the North Island as far north as New Plymouth. As the epicentre was on land away from the coast, no tsunami occurred.
How many people died in the Canterbury earthquakes?
It caused widespread damage across Christchurch, killing 185 people, in the nation’s fifth-deadliest disaster….2011 Christchurch earthquake.
| Damaged Catholic cathedral two months on | |
|---|---|
| Landslides | Sumner and Redcliffs |
| Casualties | 185 deaths 1,500–2,000 injuries, 164 serious |
When was the last earthquake in New Zealand?
Earthquakes Today: latest quakes in or near New Zealand: past 7 days
| Date and time | Mag Depth | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2021 5:51 pm (GMT +13) (Dec 2, 2021 04:51 GMT) 1 day 19 hours ago | 2.6 140 km | New Zealand |
| Dec 2, 2021 5:16 pm (GMT +13) (Dec 2, 2021 04:16 GMT) 1 day 20 hours ago | 2.5 4 km | New Zealand 3 reports |
How many earthquakes does New Zealand have?
Every year GNS Science locates over 15,000 earthquakes in New Zealand. About 100 – 150 of these quakes are large enough to be felt, – the others we only know about because they are recorded by seismographs.
Which NZ towns have been affected by earthquakes?
These major quakes have struck New Zealand since 1931:
- Wairarapa, 1942 (7.2 and 6.8). These two earthquakes caused damage in Masterton, Wellington, and other centres.
- Inangahua, 1968 (7.1).
- Edgecumbe, 1987 (6.3).
- Canterbury, 2010 (7.1) and 2011 (6.3).
- Kaikōura, 2016 (7.8).
What are the 2 tectonic plates that lie beneath New Zealand?
New Zealand lies at the edge of both the Australian and Pacific tectonic plates. To the northeast of New Zealand, and underneath North Island, the Pacific Plate is moving towards, and being subducted below the Australian Plate.
What was the magnitude of the 1901 Cheviot earthquake?
The 1901 Cheviot earthquake occurred at 07:47 NZT on 16 November 1901 (20:15 15 November UTC) with an estimated magnitude of 6.9, centred near the township of Cheviot in the Canterbury Region of New Zealand.
What happened in the Canterbury earthquake 2010?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Canterbury at 4.35am on Saturday 4th September 2010, causing widespread damage to infrastructure, as well as commercial and residential property. This was followed by a 6.3 magnitude aftershock on the 22nd of February 2011. There was minimal additional damage to the Waimakariri District from that aftershock.
Where can I find information about earthquakes in Christchurch?
Go to This site is managed by Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council and contains response information.
What happened in the Christchurch earthquake of 1901?
A baby was killed when a sod hut collapsed. Other casualties in the Canterbury region are not known. The ChristChurch Cathedral experienced some damage in this earthquake. The top of the spire fell again as a result of the 16 November 1901 Cheviot earthquake.
