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The maximum Modified Mercalli Scale value for the Christchrch earthquake has been reported as an intensity 8 event by the US Geological survey although some other sources state that it reached a maximum intensity of 9.

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It recieved a viii - destructive

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When did the Christchurch earthquake occur in 2010?

In Darfied. Just outside of Christchurch


What was the force of the Christchurch earthquake?

6.3 Magnitude


How deep was the 7.1 earthquake 2010 Christchurch?

10km


Did Wendy's christchurch get any damage with earthquake?

Wendy's in Christchurch was in the middle of the Red Zoned CBD and will not be reopened.


How did the Christchurch Earthquake start?

there was an unknown fault connected to the already discovered fault that goes straight through Christchurch.

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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.


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


What time and date did the Christchurch earthquake 2011 hit?

The recent Christchurch Earthquake hit on 22nd February at 1:24pm