2016 Christchurch earthquake

Earthquake in New Zealand the November 2016 earthquake that affected Christchurch 2016 Kaikōura earthquake November 2024March 2024 2016 Valentine's Day earthquake 2106 Christchurch earthquake Shakemap.png Map of the earthquake and its intensity New Zealand 608330826 us20005019 2016-02-14 00:13:44 2016 02 14 yes 01:13 PM NZDT (UTC+13:00) 5.7 l yNew Zealand Earthquake Report – Jun 13 2011 at 2:20 pm (NZST) http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3528839g.html GeoNet 14 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120829225918/http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3528839g.html 29 August 2012 dead 8 km mi 0 on en-UK 43.50 S 172.83 E type:event_scale:50000000 inline,title Strike-slip New Zealand No Building collapse, power outages, rockfall, sinkhole VIIILarge quake off the coast of Christchurch http://info.geonet.org.nz/display/quake/2016/02/14/Large+quake+off+the+coast+of+Christchurch GNS Science 16 February 2016 0.4 gLarge quake off the coast of Christchurch http://info.geonet.org.nz/display/quake/2016/02/14/Large+quake+off+the+coast+of+Christchurch GeoNet 18 February 2016 thumb|The cliffs of Peacock's Gallop were separated from the road to Sumner by shipping containers stacked two high (photo 2012). An earthquake occurred in Christchurch on 14 February 2016 at 1:13 p.m. local time (00:13 UTC) and initially recorded as 5.9Quake Details https://www.geonet.org.nz/quakes/region/newzealand/2016p118944 GNS Science 14 February 2016 on the Richter scale, but subsequently reviewed as 5.7.GeoNet – Quakes https://www.geonet.org.nz/quakes/region/newzealand/2016p118944 GeoNet 14 February 2016 Often referred to as the Valentine's Day earthquake, it was centred in the sea off New Brighton at a depth of 15 km. It was the first large earthquake that the Christchurch area had experienced since May 2012, and it was part of the earthquake sequence that started with the 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquake.More about the Valentine's Day Earthquake and our probabilities http://info.geonet.org.nz/display/home/2016/02/15/More+about+the+Valentine's+Day+Earthquake+and+our+probabilities GNS Science 15 February 2016 A number of cliffs collapsed at Scarborough (Godley Head and Whitewash Head), Richmond Hill, and Sumner (Peacock's Gallop). The shipping containers that were still placed along Peacock's Gallop on Main Road stopped falling rocks from hitting passing cyclists.Christchurch hit by severe earthquake http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/76868535/christchurch-hit-by-severe-quake 14 February 2016 The Press 14 February 2016 Two surfers were below Whitewash Head and had car-size rocks crash into the sea around them.Tukia Annabelle Chch surfers 'paddled for their lives' during quake http://www.newshub.co.nz/nznews/chch-surfers-paddled-for-their-lives-during-quake-2016021507#axzz40GKSqor6 https://web.archive.org/web/20160215094544/http://www.newshub.co.nz/nznews/chch-surfers-paddled-for-their-lives-during-quake-2016021507#axzz40GKSqor6 dead 15 February 2016 15 February 2016 Newshub 15 February 2016 Impact Westfield Riccarton, Eastgate Mall, The Palms, and Ballantynes were evacuated and closed for engineering inspection. There was confusion at Northlands Shopping Centre as police encouraged some shopkeepers to evacuate, but the alarm was not sounded as is otherwise done when the mall is to be cleared. Some shop keepers were told by mall management staff that there would be financial penalties if they did not keep their shop open. Nearly 50 shops in the mall closed, partially due to the fact that stock had fallen out of shelves and into the aisles.Hume Myles Northlands Shopping Centre bosses criticised for confusion in earthquake aftermath http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/better-business/76979428/northlands-shopping-centre-bosses-criticised-for-confusion-in-earthquake-aftermath 19 February 2016 The Press 18 February 2016 A1 On the Saturday after the earthquake, The Press in its editorial was very critical of mall management, stating that "management's response to the entire incident profoundly and completely misses the point".Mall's earthquake response a shock http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/77075647/editorial-northlands-mall-fell-well-short-responding-to-the-valentines-day-quake 20 February 2016 The Press 20 February 2016 A12 Shortly after the earthquakes, it was found that seven of the forty historic façades in the central city's New Regent Street were unstable. The buildings were cordoned off, and that stopped the heritage tram from running, which had a major impact on those businesses that remained open. The tram started operating again in May 2016.Spink Emily New Regent Street back on track for trams http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/79510369/trams-return-to-historic-central-christchurchs-new-regent-st 4 May 2016 The Press 2 May 2016 A3 Liquefaction occurred in Bexley, Parklands, and New Brighton.Quake violent, scary reminder The Press 15 February 2016 A1 Power was lost to around 500 houses. The CoCA Art Gallery, which had opened for the first time since the 2011 Christchurch earthquake on 13 February 2016, the day prior to this earthquake, was closed again. Little structural damage has been reported in the Christchurch Central City.Jitters, but little damage in CBD The Press 15 February 2016 A3 There were no reports of serious injury, and St. John Ambulance deactivated its emergency operations centre later in the day. The National Crisis Management Centre in Wellington was also stood down, with the emergency response to be managed by Christchurch City Council. Some tracks in the Port Hills were closed due to rockfall, including Rāpaki Track and the Bridle Path.Severe Chch quake: What you need to know http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/76869175/severe-chch-quake-what-you-need-to-know 15 February 2016 The Press 14 February 2016 Psychologists argued that survivors of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, especially those who lost their homes or friends, experience painful memories during aftershocks.http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/373143/psychological-shock-follows-quake Psychological shock follows quake 18 March 2016 The Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) had sought additional funding for mental health since shortly after the February 2011 earthquake. Despite the proven need of the area, the Ministry of Health proposed to further cut the mental health budget of the CDHB while on average, other district health boards were to receive increased funding; this information was revealed two days after the Valentine's Day earthquake.Stewart Ashleigh Canterbury's mental health funding to be cut http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/76850687/canterburys-mental-health-funding-to-be-cut 6 March 2016 The Press 16 February 2016 Responding with an editorial, The Press called the situation "both disgraceful and distressing" and challenged the health minister, Jonathan Coleman, to come to Canterbury and see for himself.Editorial: Mental health funding cuts a disgrace http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/76934698/editorial-mental-health-funding-cuts-a-disgrace 6 March 2016 The Press 17 February 2016 In early March, Coleman announced that officials were working on a package that would assign millions in additional funding to Canterbury for mental health. Coleman cited the February 2016 as the reason for the additional funding:Stewart Ashleigh Millions promised for mental health http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/77544082/millions-of-dollars-promised-for-mental-health-fight.html 6 March 2016 The Press 6 March 2016 A1 As soon as the Valentine's Day quake hit I was sitting up in Auckland and thought, this is going to be big in terms of the health sector. Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel talked about her reaction to the Valentine's Day earthquake:Ensor Blair Spink Emily I won't walk away from city – Dalziel http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/79288726/Lianne-Dalziel-to-run-for-second-term-as-Christchurch-mayor 2 July 2016 The Press 26 April 2016 A1, A3 You know, it was a shock. I haven't been proud to admit to everyone that I did scream. I didn't expect to be shocked by an earthquake. I actually got so used to them that I don't mind them ... but this one came from nowhere.The Earthquake Commission received almost 14,000 damage claims.17 July 2019 Briefing to the Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission https://www.eqc.govt.nz/assets/Publications-Resources/14-v2.-Customers-experience-of-the-Earthquake-Commissions-Claims-Management-Processes.pdf 2 October 2024 Earthquake Commission 15 See also Geology of Canterbury, New Zealand List of earthquakes in New Zealand Timeline of the Canterbury earthquakes Similar earthquakes December 2010 Christchurch earthquake June 2011 Christchurch earthquake References External links 608330826 Category:2016 earthquakes Category:Earthquakes in New Zealand Category:2010s in Christchurch Category:February 2016 in New Zealand Category:2016 disasters in New Zealand