1891 Port Waikato earthquake

Earthquake in New Zealand March 2024August 2025 1891 Port Waikato earthquake New Zealand 1 yes 23 June 1891 L y 5.7 – 5.9https://www.alg.org.nz/document-library/arc-hazard-reports/ Auckland Lifelines, ARC Earthquake hazards Auckland region, Chapter 3: Historical Seismicity – March 1995_Hull A G 29 February 2024 w y 6.0 – 6.2https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/technical/2178077 GeoNet – Technical 29 February 2024 <30 km en-UK 37.4 S 174.7 E inline,title None No Waikato Faulthttps://www.alg.org.nz/document-library/arc-hazard-reports/ Auckland Lifelines, ARC Earthquake hazards Auckland region, Chapter 4: Faults of the Auckland region – March 1995_Hull A G 29 February 2024 7 Minor Waikato, Auckland (New Zealand) Normal The 1891 Port Waikato earthquake occurred on 23 June in the Waikato District of New Zealand, with an estimated local magnitude of 5.7–5.9. The maximum Mercalli intensity may have been VII (Very strong), especially around the Waikato River mouth region. The earthquake's epicentre is suggested to be close to the mouth of the Waikato River, based on local newspaper, lighthouse reports and intensity report. The possibly active Waikato Fault may have been the cause of the earthquake. Much of Auckland felt an intensity of VI (Strong). This quake caused considerable excitement among residents of the city and surrounding areas as earthquakes were rare and none were near the strength of the 1891 event. A few chimneys in the Auckland region were damaged; a few toppled over; and some shop display windows and crockery were shattered.https://getready.govt.nz/en/prepared/school/teach/primary-schools/historical-emergencies GET READY NZ – Historical emergencies 29 February 2024 See also List of earthquakes in New Zealand List of historical earthquakes Auckland regional faults References Category:June 1891 in Oceania Category:1891 earthquakes Category:Earthquakes in New Zealand Category:Waikato