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The earthquake in Christchurch in 2010 was caused by the movement of the Australian and Pacific tectonic plates along the Anzac Fault. This movement resulted in stress building up over time until it was released in the form of an earthquake, causing significant damage to the city.

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When did the christchurch earthquake happen?

4:35am NZST 4 September 2010


What Day Did The Christchurch 2010 Earthquake Happen?

Saturday, 4th September 0435.


What time did the Christchurch new zealand 2010 earthquake happen?

The Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand occurred on September 4, 2010, at 4:35 am local time.


What date was the christchurch earthquake?

The date of the Christchurch Earthquake was September 4, 2010. The earthquake hit at 4:35am.


How does happen after a earthquake?

a earthquake happens whaen a plate moves that what happen when we had the christchurch earthquake happened.


When did the Christchurch earthquake occur in 2010?

In Darfied. Just outside of Christchurch


Did anyone die in the 2010 christchurch earthquake?

No


What time did the earthquake happen in christchurch January?

The Christchurch earthquake happened on February 22, 2011 at 12:51 NZDT


What day did the Christchurch earthquake happen in 2011?

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.


What kind of fault did the Christchurch earthquake happen on?

subduction


How deep was the 7.1 earthquake 2010 Christchurch?

10km


Will there be an earthquake in 2010?

Yes In Christchurch, Canterbury.On the 4th SEptember 2010