Was there an earthquake in Napier?

Was there an earthquake in Napier?

The 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake, also known as the Napier earthquake, occurred in New Zealand at 10:47 am on 3 February, killing 256, injuring thousands and devastating the Hawke’s Bay region. It remains New Zealand’s deadliest natural disaster….1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake.

Tsunami	moderate
Casualties	256 dead, thousands injured

How many deaths were there in the Napier earthquake?

256
1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake/Number of deaths

The official death toll for the Hawke’s Bay earthquake is 256 (161 in Napier, 93 in Hastings, two in Wairoa). However, there are 258 names on the earthquake memorial in Napier.

Was there a tsunami after the Napier earthquake?

Shortly after the earthquake, hundreds of people had made their way to the beach, seeking a safe haven from crumbling buildings. There they found that the sea had retreated far from the shoreline, and many feared a tsunami. The sea had gone out – for good. The land and sea floor were raised by as much as 2.7 metres.

When was the last earthquake in Napier?

Earthquakes Today: latest quakes in or near Napier City, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand: past 7 days

Date and time	Mag Depth	Map
Nov 19, 2021 6:28 am (GMT +13) (Nov 18, 2021 17:28 GMT) 4 days ago	1.2 29 km	Map
Nov 19, 2021 3:08 am (GMT +13) (Nov 18, 2021 14:08 GMT) 4 days ago	1.7 25 km	Map

Is Napier a fault line?

The geological map of Hawke’s Bay is centred around the Napier-Hastings area, and included improved information about the Awanui Fault. “Under Napier, the 1931 fault movement did not reach the surface, making it what we call a blind or concealed fault, not visible at the surface,” GNS geologist Julie Lee said.

Is NZ on the Ring of Fire?

New Zealand lies at the south-west end of a vast horseshoe-shaped zone of intense volcanism and earthquakes. This zone extends, essentially unbroken, around the margins of the Pacific Ocean – the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire.