When did the 2010 Canterbury earthquake occur?
Q: When did the 2010 Canterbury earthquake occur?
A: The earthquake occurred on September 4, 2010 at 4:35 am local time.
Q: Where did the earthquake strike?
A: The earthquake struck the South Island of New Zealand, 40 km west of Christchurch near the town of Darfield.
Q: What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
A: The earthquake had a powerful 7.1 magnitude.
Q: Were there any aftershocks reported?
A: Yes, there were strong aftershocks reported, including ones of magnitude 5.3.
Q: How far did the earthquake shake?
A: The earthquake was felt widely across the South Island and in the North Island as far north as New Plymouth.
Q: What kind of damage did the earthquake cause?
A: The earthquake caused a lot of damage, such as cutting off power and water supply mainly in the city of Christchurch. Historic buildings in Lyttelton were also damaged along with two people who were seriously injured.
Q: Was there a state of emergency declared after the earthquake?
A: Yes, a state of emergency was declared by Civil Defence for Christchurch and the Selwyn District.
