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The September earthquake in Christchurch occurred as a result of movement between the Australian and Pacific Tectonic Plates. The movement of which affects the NZ Southern Alps. It is usual for these plates to move up to 4cms annually, however, the September quake was believed to have seen movement of up to 5meters.
The earthquake that occurred on the 22nd February was one of the many aftershocks as a result of the September quake, however, the reason that the February earthquake was so much more violent and caused fatalities, was because of the aftershock was incredibly shallow and closer to the CBD than the original September quake.
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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.
How many buildins collapsed in the christchurch earthquake?
There are excellent articles on both the Canterbury earthquake and the Christchurch earthquake in wikipedia.
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.
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
