New Zealand sits on two tectonic plates and when they moved the actions of the movent spreads seismic waves and they rippled accross the land from the epicentre (the start point of the earthquake)
Christchurch, New Zealand.
Considering 2012 is not the end of the world, no. Between New Zealand and Japan it's just a bad start to 2011.
the are all feeling like utter shitee
So far the death toll is 75 people. However, because many people are STILL under buildings etc, the death count could rise.
Yes. Many Japanese died as a result of an earthquake and tsunami, as did those in Christchurch New Zealand as the result of an earthquake.
The 2011 Christchurch earthquake struck the Canterbury region in New Zealand's South Island at 12:51 pm on 22 February 2011 local time
The 2011 Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand resulted in 185 fatalities. Many more were injured, and thousands were displaced from their homes as a result of the destruction caused by the earthquake.
The Christchurch earthquake happened on February 22, 2011. It was a devastating earthquake that caused significant damage and loss of life in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand occurred on February 22, 2011, and had a magnitude of 6.3. This powerful quake caused significant destruction in the city and resulted in the loss of 185 lives, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in New Zealand's history. The earthquake was followed by numerous aftershocks, further impacting the region.
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The earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand in 2011 occurred mainly in the Central Business District (CBD) of the city. The quake caused widespread destruction to buildings, infrastructure, and resulted in significant loss of life and injuries.
New Zealand has many minor earthquakes a year, but only one major earthquake has happened in New Zealand in 2011.
In 2011 by jade davison
The 2011 Christchurch lasted about about 40 Seconds.
As of March 2022, there have been no reports of deaths caused by an earthquake in New Zealand. However, in the past, earthquakes in New Zealand have resulted in fatalities, the most notable being the 2011 Christchurch earthquake where 185 people lost their lives.
New Zealand south island at the bottom
The epicenter of the quake near Christchurch, New Zealand in 2011 was 6 miles south east of the city at a depth of approximately 3 miles.