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New Zealand has many minor earthquakes a year, but only one major earthquake has happened in New Zealand in 2011.
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How did the christ church earthquakes affect bulidings?
The earthquake damaged many buildings. The 2011 Christchurch earthquate in New Zealand was a 6.3 magnitude quake.
What are the differences between West Texas and New Zealand?
new zealand have earthquakes
Where in New Zealand have earthquakes occurred?
The most recent one was in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Why does NZ have so many earthquakes?
Because New Zealand is on the edge of the plate tectonics.
Do earthquakes happen in New Zealand everyday?
no
Hw many earthquakes happen in new zealand?
According to GeoNet, around 20,000 earthquakes happen in and around New Zealand each year. Fortunately, only around 250 of those are strong enough to be felt.
How many people drowned in new zealand 2011?
According to the NZ Water Safety website, 123 people drowned in New Zealand in 2011.
How many earthqukes occurred last weekend?
3 Earthquakes 1 in New Zealand , Haiti,and Hawaii
What was the strength of the earthquake on the 19Th February in New Zealand?
Full information on New Zealand earthquakes is given on the website of gns.cri.nz.
Why does New Zealand have so many earthquakes and Australia doesn't?
New Zealand is centred on the edge of two tectonic plates. Australia isn't anywhere near an edge, so it is safe.
Did they have earthquakes in New Zealand?
yes there was an earthquake in 2010 in the south island
What country is an MEDC but still has earthquakes?
The USA and Canada, Italy, Japan, Chile and New Zealand amongst many others!
