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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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 2011 resulted in over 6,000 injuries. The earthquake caused extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure in the city.
Yes, the Christchurch earthquake of 2011 resulted in the loss of 185 lives.
It is possible, as Christchurch is located in a seismically active area. However, predicting when or if another earthquake will occur is challenging. It is important to be prepared by following building codes, securing heavy furniture, and having an emergency plan in place.
The Christchurch earthquake in 2011 caused significant damage to landmarks such as the Christchurch Cathedral, the iconic Christchurch Arts Centre, and the ChristChurch Anglican Cathedral. Many heritage buildings in the central business district were also destroyed or badly damaged.
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The date of the Christchurch Earthquake was September 4, 2010. The earthquake hit at 4:35am.
the Christchurch cathedral
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.
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Before the 2011 earthquake, the population of Christchurch was around 370,000 people.
The Christchurch earthquake in 2011 resulted in over 6,000 injuries. The earthquake caused extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure in the city.
In Darfied. Just outside of Christchurch
The recent Christchurch Earthquake hit on 22nd February at 1:24pm
The Christchurch earthquake happened on February 22, 2011 at 12:51 NZDT
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