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2011 Christchurch earthquake

2011 Christchurch earthquake

A major earthquake occurred in Christchurch on Tuesday 22 February 2011 at 12:51 p.m. local time. The Mw6.2 earthquake struck the Canterbury region in the South Island, centred 6.7 kilometres south-east of the central business district. Wikipedia
Location: Christchurch
Date: February 22, 2011
Casualties: 185 deaths; 1,500–2,000 injuries, 164 serious
Depth: 5 km (3.1 mi)
Epicentre: 43°34′59″S 172°40′48″E / 43.583°S 172.680°E; Port Hills near Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
ISC event: 16168897
Landslides: Sumner and Redcliffs