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The earthquake in Christchurch, NZ on the 22nd of February, 2011 was located just 4 or 5km underground. To put this in perspective, the quake in September, located near Christchurch was twice the depth, 10km below ground. So although the quake may have been 6.3 on the Richter scale, it was a lot shallower than the one in September (7.3 on the Richter Scale), did a lot more damage and took many, many more lives.
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How powerful was the Christchurch earthquake?
The Christchurch earthquake was a magnitude of 6.3
Will Christchurch have another earthquake?
It's very possible that Christchurch could have another earthquake. However, the possibility is low, as Christchurch had no major earthquake before the earthquake in 2010.
How many buildins collapsed in the christchurch earthquake?
There are excellent articles on both the Canterbury earthquake and the Christchurch earthquake in wikipedia.
What places got destroyed in the christchurch earthquake?
the Christchurch cathedral
What effect did the Christchurch earthquake have on the cathedral?
The Christchurch cathedral was toppled over and demolished from the earthquake on Feb 22, 2011. This earthquake did major destruction.
How deep was the 7.1 earthquake 2010 Christchurch?
10km
How powerful was the Christchurch earthquake?
The Christchurch earthquake was a magnitude of 6.3
Will Christchurch have another earthquake?
It's very possible that Christchurch could have another earthquake. However, the possibility is low, as Christchurch had no major earthquake before the earthquake in 2010.
What date was the christchurch earthquake?
The date of the Christchurch Earthquake was September 4, 2010. The earthquake hit at 4:35am.
How many buildins collapsed in the christchurch earthquake?
There are excellent articles on both the Canterbury earthquake and the Christchurch earthquake in wikipedia.
What got destroyed in the christchurch earthquake?
the Christchurch cathedral
What places got destroyed in the christchurch earthquake?
the Christchurch cathedral
What effect did the Christchurch earthquake have on the cathedral?
The Christchurch cathedral was toppled over and demolished from the earthquake on Feb 22, 2011. This earthquake did major destruction.
What was the earthquake in Christchurch?
7.4
How many people were injured in the christchurch earthquake 2011 in christchurch?
there was 6,000 people injured in the Feburary earthquake
When did the Christchurch earthquake occur in 2010?
In Darfied. Just outside of Christchurch
What time did the earthquake happen in christchurch January?
The Christchurch earthquake happened on February 22, 2011 at 12:51 NZDT
