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Why was the christchurch earthquake in christchurch?
Because it just was and earthquakes can happen anywhere so there Because that's where it happened. If it had hapened in Wellington it would have been called the "Wellington earthquake".
Was the 2011 Christchurch earthquake felt in Wellington?
If you're referring to the 2011 Canterbury earthquake, it was felt as far south as Invercargill and as far north as Tauranga. So yes, I'm sure it was felt in Wellington although no major damage has been done outside of the Christchurch/Lyttelton area.
What is the distance from Christchurch to Wellington?
Christchurch is 188 miles (303 kilometers) from Wellington.
What is Christchurch known for?
Christchurch was known to have large number of heritage buildings than other cities in New Zealand like Auckland and Wellington before September 4, 2010 earthquake
3 large cities in New Zealand?
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton.
How big was the first earthquake on the 4th September 2010?
The earthquake that occurred on September 4, 2010 ( the Christchurch Earthquake) was a 7.0
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.
Was christchurch the capital of new zealand?
No. Wellington is.
What got destroyed in the christchurch earthquake?
the Christchurch cathedral
