Where was the 2011 Christchurch earthquake?
Christchurch, New Zealand
2011 Christchurch earthquake/Location
What caused the earthquake in Christchurch 2011?
The earthquake was caused by the rupture of a 15-kilometre-long fault along the southern edge of the city, from Cashmere to the Avon–Heathcote estuary. The fault slopes southward beneath the Port Hills and did not break the surface – scientists used instrument measurements to determine its location and movement.
What was the biggest earthquake in Christchurch?
Mw6.2
The Mw6.2 (ML6.3) earthquake struck the Canterbury region in the South Island, centred 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) south-east of the centre of Christchurch, the country’s second-most populous city….2011 Christchurch earthquake.
| Damaged Catholic cathedral two months on | |
|---|---|
| Peak acceleration | 1.51 g |
When was Christchurch last earthquake?
22 February 2011
A major earthquake occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Tuesday 22 February 2011 at 12:51 p.m. local time (23:51 UTC, 21 February)….2011 Christchurch earthquake.
| Damaged Catholic cathedral two months on | |
|---|---|
| Local date | 22 February 2011 |
| Local time | 12:51 p.m. NZDT |
| Magnitude | 6.2 Mw 6.1 Mw |
| Depth | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
What is NZ worst earthquake?
Historically, New Zealand has experienced many large earthquakes. The biggest NZ earthquake – magnitude 8.2 Wairarapa earthquake in 1855. On an international scale, the 1855 earthquake is of major significance in terms of the area affected and the amount of fault movement.
Where is the Heathcote Valley in New Zealand?
Heathcote Valley in Christchurch City (Canterbury) is located in New Zealand about 190 mi (or 306 km) south-west of Wellington, the country’s capital. Local time in Heathcote Valley is now 11:30 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 12 hours.
Where was the earthquake in Heathcote in 2011?
During the February 2011 earthquake, peak ground accelerations here, close to Heathcote and the quake’s epicentre under The Tors, pictured, were among the strongest yet recorded around the world. Those recordings will now be rechecked.
When did the earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand happen?
A bird’s eye view of some of the red zones in Christchurch, a haunting reminder of how much damage was done as a result of the 2011 earthquake. (Video first published in January 2015)
How big was the earthquake in Kaikoura New Zealand?
The highest authenticated peak ground acceleration recorded in the Kaikōura quake was 1.5g in the Kekerengu Valley in Marlborough. Five stations in the top of the South Island recorded shaking greater than 1g.