June 2011 Christchurch earthquake
The June 2011 Christchurch earthquake was responsible for causing additional damage to an already earthquake-devastated region. The earthquake took place around 1420 New Zealand Standard Time and was centered next to 3.8 miles deep, six miles from Christchurch. It had been preceded by another 5.9 tremor that struck at a slightly deeper 5.5 miles. The earthquake of June 2011 cut down telephone lines and caused numerous outages which left next to 54,000 houses without power. The tremor triggered the death of an elderly man and several injuries.
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| Map showing the epicentre of the earthquake | |
| Date | {{{date}}} |
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| Magnitude | 6.3 ML[1] |
| Depth | 6 km (4 mi) |
| Epicenter location | 43°34′S 172°44′E / 43.56°S 172.74°ECoordinates: 43°34′S 172°44′E / 43.56°S 172.74°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Countries or regions affected | New Zealand |
| Total damage | Building collapse, power outages, broken water pipes, soil liquefaction, rockfall |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe)[2][3] |
| Tsunami | No |
| Casualties | 1 dead,[4] 46 injured (2 critically) |
June 2011 Christchurch Earthquake Media
Shake map of the Christchurch earthquake that occurred on 13 June 2011 at 02:20 UTC.
Soil liquefaction caused by the earthquake
The June 2011 earthquake put the Weston House beyond repair
References
- ↑ "New Zealand Earthquake Report - Jun 13 2011 at 2:20 pm (NZST)". GeoNet. GNS Science. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
- ↑ "Pager Version 2 - M 6.0, South Island of New Zealand" (PDF). USGS. 13 June 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ↑ "New Zealand Earthquake Report - Jun 13 2011 at 2:20 pm (NZST)". GeoNet. GNS Science. Archived from the original on 2011-06-17. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
- ↑ "One death reported after earthquake". The New Zealand Herald. 14 June 2011. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10732161. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
