The maximum measured intensity of the 2010 Canterbury earthquake in New Zealand was IX (9) on the Modified Mercalli scale.
It measured 6.3 on the Richter scale
Gerry Brownlee is the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery for New Zealand.
Christchurch earthquake
The largest earthquake ever recorded in New Zealand was the Wairarapa earthquake in 1855, with an estimated magnitude of 8.2. It caused significant damage in the southern North Island and the northern South Island.
the earthquake happened in 1931
palmerston north
The 2011 Christchurch lasted about about 40 Seconds.
Canturbury, Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand.
6.3
In the south island.
Christchurch
6.3