Earthquake Timing and Location
When did the main earthquake (Darfield earthquake) occur?
September 4th, 2010
Which tectonic plates were involved in the earthquake?
The Indo-Australian and Pacific tectonic plates
What happened to the spire of the Anglican Cathedral during the earthquake?
It collapsed
Where was the epicentre of the Darfield earthquake?
About 40km west of Christchurch
Which area of Christchurch was most affected by liquefaction during the February aftershock?
The Eastern Suburbs
Which churches in Christchurch suffered serious damage during the February earthquake?
The Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals
What is the name of the fault line that caused the Darfield earthquake?
The Greendale Fault
What type of fault caused the February 22nd aftershock?
Where one side of the fault goes up over the other side at an angle
How many people died as a result of the February 22nd earthquake?
185 Casualties occurred during the February earthquake
What number on the richter scale was the June 13th aftershock?
6.0