The earthquake damaged many buildings. The 2011 Christchurch earthquate in New Zealand was a 6.3 magnitude quake.
The February 2011 earthquake in New Zealand had its epicenter near the city of Christchurch on the South Island.
The Christchurch earthquake that occurred in 2011 had a magnitude of 6.3. It caused widespread damage to buildings, infrastructure, and resulted in numerous casualties. The overall impact was significant due to the shallow depth of the quake and its proximity to urban areas.
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. Hope this helps.
The Christchurch earthquake occurred on February 22, 2011, in New Zealand. It had a magnitude of 6.3 and caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure in the city. The quake resulted in 185 fatalities and thousands of injuries.
The most destructive earthquake in Christchurch occurred on February 22, 2011, with a magnitude of 6.3. It resulted in significant damage to the city and tragically caused many casualties.
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.
loss of income, illnesses would have spread throughout the town
In the 2011 Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand, more than 1,100 buildings were demolished or partially collapsed due to the severity of the quake. The damage was extensive, with many structures rendered uninhabitable and requiring demolition for safety reasons.
Alaska Quake was created in 2011.
2011 Christchurch Earthquake
The most notable earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, occurred on February 22, 2011. The magnitude 6.3 quake caused significant damage and loss of life in the city.