We also had very stormy weather for a few days following the quake so at times you didn't know if the house was moving because of an aftershock or because of the gales blowing outside! At: https://www.eqc.govt.nz/news/update-on-kaikoura-earthquake-claims, Amos J 2017, 'Kaikoura: 'Most complex quake ever studied,'' BBC News, 23 March 2017.Daly M 2017, 'Kaikoura Earthquake tsunami was as high as 7 metres at one spot,' stuff.co.nz, 28 March 2017. It was pretty surreal but after it had finished I just went back to sleep, then I got a call around 2am from a friend saying a Tsunami warning had been issued. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Our first day back was quite nerve racking knowing how much damage had been done by the building moving and worrying about more earthquakes happening (which we were being warned could potentially happen). A tsunami has struck New Zealand’s east coast after a powerful earthquake hit the country’s South Island just after midnight. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). The hypocentre (the point where the ruptures started) was at a depth of 15 kilometres (9 mi). Several aftershocks were reported, some registering at a 5.6 magnitude. A 100-year-old woman and her daughter-in-law were rescued from the rubble of an historic homestead, while her son tragically did not make it. Cliffs have collapsed in New Zealand during an earthquake in the city of Christchurch on the South Island. Several aftershocks were reported, some registering at a 5.6 magnitude. Powerful Earthquake Jolted New Zealand Seabed 6 Feet Upward, Forbes. Many office buildings in Wellington were badly damaged, some are still closed and others are being pulled down or are having major repairs done before they are safe for staff to return to work. Straight away the local community fired up and we received phone calls from people we have literally just met, just checking in to see if we were ok. Economic impact of the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, New Zealand Ministry of Transport. Prime TV documentary on the Christchurch earthquake. An earthquake occurred in Christchurch on 14 February 2016 at 1:13 p.m. local time (00:13 UTC) and initially recorded as 5.9 on the Richter scale, but subsequently reviewed as 5.7. 'Utter devastation' after major quake, aftershocks hit New Zealand – includes a video showing the damage, Reuters. However as soon as I did and as the shaking got worse, panic set in. On 22 February 2011, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch shortly before 12:50pm at a shallow depth of four kilometres. A major earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.8 hit near Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand at 11:02 UTC on November 13, 2016. ... As at May 2016, they are just starting to reopen the facility for use and art exhibitions. (Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience, 2017). In the wake of the quake, New Zealand Geographic. S1 4BF, Tel: 0114 296 0088 AFTERSHOCKS have rattled Christchurch in the wake of a 5.7-magnitude quake that collapsed cliffs and buildings in the NZ city. There was a lot less damage from this quake despite it being higher magnitude than the one in 2011. GeoNet is a collaboration between the Earthquake Commission and GNS Science. The earthquake hit shortly after 1pm (11am AEDT) on Sunday, according to GeoNet, which monitors seismic activity in New Zealand. Was this the first earthquake you’ve ever felt? It was centred 15km east of Christchurch … If you have information you would like to contribute (documents, data and images), please click the button on the right to go to the submissions page. Coastal uplift from the massive Kaikōura earthquake may have saved the local council from having to spend millions of dollars protecting the town from erosion. A tsunami warning has been issued. I was absolutely terrified and it took several hours (and several cups of tea!) There were a few flashing lights which I’m not sure were the electrics or the lights associated with the quake. Our team has been closely following today’s earthquake in Christchurch, and we hope its impacts and the aftershocks are minimal to you and your loved ones. GeoNet was giving constant updates and was very reassuring about the whole situation. The earthquake occurred … This was followed by a 6.8 magnitude aftershock later that day, one of 313 aftershocks recorded within 13 hoursby Geonet, New Zealand's national earthquake service. Christchurch Earthquake 5 Years Later. New Zealand earthquake triggers tsunami up to 15ft high - includes evacuation zone maps, government advice to residents, Metro. Tue 15 Nov 2016 01.30 EST First published on Mon 14 Nov 2016 18.25 EST. The Christchurch Arts Centre. New Zealand quake: The cut-off tourist town of Kaikoura - economical impacts of the earthquake, BBC News. At: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/90773348/kaikoura-earthquake-tsunami-was-as-high-as-7-metres-at-one-spotEvans K 2017, 'In the wake of the quake,' New Zealand Geographic 143: Jan - Feb 2017Howie C 2017, ''It was just a freak thing' - Partner of Kaikoura earthquake victim,' The New Zealand Herald, 6 May 2017. Can you earthquake-proof a city? Posted on October 19, 2020 by [13], Psychologists argued that survivors of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, especially those who lost their homes or friends, experience painful memories during aftershocks. The earthquake started at about 15 kilometres (9 mi) … The earthquake’s epicentre was near Lyttelton, just 10 km south-east of Christchurch… Moderate earthquake - Christchurch on November 14, 2016 November 14, 2016 by Armand Vervaeck Earthquake-report.com only survives with (mostly small) PRIVATE DONATIONS . Kaikoura: state of emergency declared in town cut off by New Zealand Earthquake, The Guardian. How did New Zealand's earthquake happen? 5, Risk Frontiers (PDF 972KB). At 12.51 p.m. on Tuesday 22 February 2011, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake caused severe damage in Christchurch and Lyttelton, killing 185 people and injuring several thousand. ... As at May 2016, they are just starting to reopen the facility for use and art exhibitions. What did you see, hear and feel when it happened? 2106 Christchurch earthquake Shakemap.png 741 × 917; 510 KB News 2016; Tower mobilises response team; Canterbury earthquake update ; Tower refunding 23,000 customers; Tower Insurance Air NZ announcement ; Tower warns of potential low ball share offers; Christchurch Earthquake; Sponsorships; Canterbury earthquake update; Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE) Statement Christchurch earthquakes of 2010–11, series of tremors that occurred within and near the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, and the Canterbury Plains region from early September 2010 to late December 2011. At: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11747414The New Zealand Herald 2016, 'Tragic rescue: 100-year-old pulled from rubble after son killed in devastating quake,' The New Zealand Herald, 14 November 2016. Log … Christchurch is still recovering from the 2011 earthquake which killed 185 people, mainly due to the collapse of two large buildings, and destroyed the city centre. GeoNet content is copyright GNS Science and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand License The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). Christchurch February 2016 Earthquake [Above photo - Elyse Armstrong from EQC’s engineers, Tonkin+Taylor, inspects land damage in the Christchurch suburb of Parklands.] A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, reminding many of the quake that hit the nation in February 2011 and devastated the city … ‘Kiwis are a unique type of tough’: a note from GeoNet’s director on responding to the monster quake, The Spinoff. The Elms Homestead in Kaikoura collapsed following the magnitude 7.5 earthquake at 12.02am, and rescuers spent hours searching for the three residents. When you’re on a boat and it sways it makes sense, but when you’re in your house and it sways (and you’re not accustomed to it) your head can’t quite compute what’s going on. From the hypocentre, ruptures ripped northwards at a speed of 2 km per second, over a distance of up to 20… An earthquake occurred in Christchurch on 14 February 2016 at 1:13 p.m. local time (0:13 UTC) and initially recorded as 5.9[3] on the Richter scale, but subsequently reviewed as 5.7. When I eventually did go back to bed there were aftershocks every couple of minutes and I was rigid with fear, worrying that any one of them could turn into another big quake. The majority of claims lodged are for building damage only (71%), 10% for building and contents, 9% contents only and 10% land damage. It has been five years since a major earthquake hit the New Zealand city of Christchurch, but thousands of residents are still waiting for their homes to be repaired or rebuilt, writes Michael Ertl. The Christchurch earthquake devastated a thriving city and five years on its still looks like a wasteland in many parts. How is the cleanup going?Aside from the buildings that are still closed and cordoned off, things are feeling like they're getting back to normal. The 2016 Kaikoura earthquake was a magnitude 7.8 (M w) earthquake in the South Island of New Zealand that occurred two minutes after midnight on 14 November 2016 NZDT (11:02 on 13 November UTC). The response included a New Zealand Fire Service Urban Search and Rescue squad. What were you thoughts when the quake was happening and afterwards?I was just dropping off to sleep when the quake happened and it took me a few seconds to realise what was going on. The GA would like to thank the Secondary Phase Committee and interviewees for their contribution. The earthquakes were caused by one plate moving on top of the other at an ‘oblique-reverse’ fault, after a sudden release in pressure from the Pacific and Australian plates moving towards one another. Watch the video clips and browse some of the articles linked above, paying attention to the photos. Media in category "2016 Christchurch earthquake" The following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. Our team has been closely following today’s earthquake in Christchurch, and we hope its impacts and the aftershocks are minimal to you and your loved ones. What you need to know: Aftershocks are expected. The earthquake occurred on New Zealand’s South Island, 10km west of Christchurch, at 12.51pm on 22nd February 2011 and lasted just 10 seconds. 185 people were killed in the February earth quake and thousands more were injured. The Insurance Council of New Zealand announced today that private insurers have received business claims valued at more than $900 million from the 14 November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. Key points: Inspections and occupancy of government buildings in Wellington: State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes said that the State Services Commission had made it clear from the start that properly qualified structural engineers had to carry out building assessments, while Hughes had worked with chief executives on how to ensure the checks were up to standard. The coastal town of Kaikoura and its 2000 residents as well as the smaller township of Waiau were worst affected, cut off by road due to landslides and without power or phone lines. As a customer of TOWER Insurance, please know we are here to assist you. The earthquake also affected Wellington, but (thankfully) at greatly reduced force. Seismologists offer detailed look at New Zealand's Kaikoura earthquake, ScienceDaily. The Guardian. Serious damage to road and rail infrastructure was also experienced with repairs projected to take up to a year. Fortunately the hospital is earthquake resistant. Potential for future damaging earthquakes in New Zealand: Geonet and GNS Science have developed a set of maps of probability of damaging shaking for a series of three MMI intensity levels in the next 30 days. When we returned to New Zealand over a decade later in 2018, we were curious to see how the city had changed. The novelty I used to feel about earthquakes has well and truly worn off! It's just such a horrible thought that it could happen again at any point. Log in, … I was in the cinema with a friend when two big aftershocks struck, which was pretty unnerving. The aftermath of the 7.8 magnitude quake so far - earthquake timeline showing local impacts, and photos and tweets, Radio New Zealand. And countless imaginary ones! 3, FEBRUAR 2016 The Canterbury rebuild five years on from the Christchurch earthquake Amy Wood, 1 Ilan Noy 2 and Miles Parker 1 Scale of the rebuild The Canterbury earthquakes caused sizeable and widespread damage GA membership provides specialist support and expert advice for geography teaching. Damaged buildings in Wellington: Nearly 50 earthquake-damaged buildings in Wellington have been inspected by engineers, with some likely to be closed for weeks or longer, and one may require demolition. 79, NO. What you need to know: Aftershocks are expected. Often referred to as the Valentine's Day earthquake, it was centred in the sea off New Brighton at a depth of 15 kilometres (9.3 mi). EQC has received around 38,000 residential claims for damage caused by the 14 November Kaikoura earthquake. No need to register, buy now! This earthquake was a lot bigger than anything I'd felt before. Describe what you see. I sat up for hours after my housemates had gone back to bed, watching people on the street and listening to the nonstop sound of sirens and reading the tsunami warnings. The magnitude 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake that struck the South Island of New Zealand last November was the largest on-land recorded earthquake in the country's history. The forgotten impact: Kaikoura earthquake: Wellington still paying the price, Deloitte. Facebook, Geonet and the TV/radio coverage was amazing and always up to date. For more information on what cookies are and how you can manage and remove them click here. In Christchurch, memories of a devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake in 2011 are still fresh for many. 'It was just a freak thing' - Partner of Kaikoura earthquake victim, The New Zealand Herald. Strong aftershocks and looming severe weather hamper efforts to reach communities stranded by disaster. Shortly after midnight on 14 November 2016 a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the South Island of New Zealand, 95 kilometres from Christchurch. At 12.51 p.m. on Tuesday 22 February 2011, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake caused severe damage in Christchurch and Lyttelton, killing 185 people and injuring several thousand. The Guardian. He has managed to get up there but then there was a big aftershock and he's been stuck up there since. The quake lasted approximately two minutes and was considered notable for the complexity of the ruptures involved. Gary Morton relives the night when he sat with the body of his partner, who died in the Kaikoura earthquake. Christchurch earthquake: 'Severe' magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits New Zealand city. Revisiting the Canterbury earthquake sequence after the 14 February 2016 Mw 5.7 event Matthew W. Herman1 and Kevin P. Furlong1 1Department of Geosciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA AbstractOn14February2016,anMw5.7(GNSSciencemomentmagnitude)earthquakerupturedoffshore east of Christchurch, New Zealand. This was the second major earthquake to hit the city; the previous quake occurred on 4 September 2010 and registered at a 7.1 magnitude. I love NZ and living in Wellington but it's made me feel very unsafe and unprepared. How have both quakes been compared to one another?Earlier in the year while travelling I met some people who had experienced the Christchurch quake and had been greatly affected by it. The earthquake left coral and seabed exposed above the ocean in a matter of minutes. The magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred at 1:13pm on Sunday, 14th February 2016, 15 km east of Christchurch and approximately 15 km deep. The severest of those events were the earthquake (magnitude from … Some Kaikōura businesses are within six to eight weeks of collapse as visitor numbers dwindle, a new group set up to advocate for earthquake-affected traders and retailers says. Often referred to as the Valentine's Day earthquake, it was centred in the sea off New Brighton at a depth of 15 kilometres (9.3 mi). On 22 February 2011, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch shortly before 12:50pm at a shallow depth of four kilometres. That quake killed 185 people and injured … By February 2017, business insurance claims exceeded NZ$900 million, broken down as follows (correct 1 February 2017): Satellite imagery indicated that as a result of the earthquake: This incident was included in the Major Incidents Report 2016-17 (Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience, 2017). I also felt completely useless because I didn't have a clue what to do. How were you helped and what has happened since?I felt very supported in the sense that there was a lot of information, all the time. It's the first time I've ever felt so out of control of what was happening around me and it was a very different kind of fear to anything else I'd experienced before. A lot of the shops were closed in town, some had broken stock from items vibrating off shelves. Sheffield A case study of an earthquake in a HIC.. What caused the Christchurch earthquake? They're currently pulling down a building (61 Molesworth Street - in case you want to look it up) near my work and we have a great view of it from my office so we're all quite excited to watch that happen over the next couple of weeks! Often referred to as the Valentine's Day earthquake, it was centred in the sea off New Brighton at a depth of 15 kilometres (9.3 mi). Australian Journal of Emergency Management, Centre of Excellence for Prescribed Burning, The Mw 7.8 14 November Hanmer Springs Earthquake, Briefing No. New Zealand earthquake of magnitude 7.8 magnitude hits near Christchurch Richard Hartley-Parkinson Sunday 13 Nov 2016 11:19 am Share this article via … New Zealand's GEONET is reporting M7.5 at a depth of 16 km (9.9 miles). The Kaikoura earthquake has had a devastating and on-going effect on Kaikoura. Earthquake: Two die after massive tremors – includes video of Prime Minister John Key media conference, Radio New Zealand. There is a lot of construction happening with numerous frames going up for the new precincts, and much is due for completion in 2016… Was it two quakes in one? Jo-Anne Mackinnon died because of the Kaikoura earthquake. Was it two quakes in one? This stunning map shows that six faults – at least six – ruptured in the big Kaikoura quake, The Spinoff. If nothing else the quake has definitely made people realise how unprepared they are! 2, Risk Frontiers. 14 February 2016. Geonet reports the 4.3 magnitude quake was centred 10km south west of the city - … A case study of an earthquake in a HIC.. What caused the Christchurch earthquake? Kaikoura earthquake business claims reach $900 million, Insurance Council of New Zealand. The venue is the Wigram Airforce Museum conference centre, with transport provided to inner city accommodation where the earthquake rebuild of the CBD is well underway. Mw 7.0 Darfield earthquake and including four Mw ~6.0 earthquakes near Christchurch. Prime TV documentary on the Christchurch earthquake. The report acknowledges the following sources: Insurance Council of New Zealand 2017, 'Kaikoura earthquake business claims reach $900 million,' media release 1 February 2017. Have you felt many aftershocks?Yes, I've felt countless aftershocks. The coastal town of Kaikoura and its 2000 residents as w… A complex sequence of ruptures with a combined magnitude of 7.8 started at 00:02:56 NZDT on 14 November 2016 and lasted approximately two minutes. 2020. We had been warned to stay out of the city centre as a lot of broken glass and debris had fallen from buildings. Since then we have had over 1000 quakes some in the 5.5 order of magnitude so we are accustomed to it and our head can rationalise the sensation that we can now sail these “ground waves”. Update on Kaikoura earthquake claims, New Zealand Earthquake Commission. This was the second major earthquake to hit the city; the previous quake occurred on 4 September 2010 and registered at a 7.1 magnitude. The New Zealand Earthquake Commission had received around 38,000 residential claims for damage caused by March 2017. My workplace has also been very supportive. Refer to our, Compare and contrast this earthquake with a recent less economically secure country such as. Was it how you imagined it could be?It was the first earthquake and it was what I thought it would be like, apart from the disorientation. GeoNet content is copyright GNS Science and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand License 3 RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEAAND / BETIN, VO. Tragic rescue: 100-year-old pulled from rubble after son killed in devastating quake, The New Zealand Herald. 1, Risk Frontiers (PDF 480KB). There have been nearly two thousand since the main quake. Personal accounts John Paul Jones is a British national who moved to the South Island of New Zealand in 2016. We determine source parameters for the February 2016 event and its aftershocks, relocate the recent events along with the Canterbury earthquakes, and compute Coulomb stress changes resolved onto the recent events and throughout the greater Christchurch region. 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