2010 Canterbury earthquake

Earthquake in New Zealand November 2024 September 2019 2011 Christchurch earthquake 2010 Canterbury earthquake 15155483 usp000hk46 2010-09-03 16:35:47 2010 09 04 yes 04:35 NZST New Zealand 7.1 Mw 10 km mi on en-UK 43.55 S 172.18 E inline,title near Darfield, Canterbury New Zealand ~17,600 (as of early August 2016)http://www.canterburyquakelive.co.nz/ Canterbury Quake live 6 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120919223124/http://canterburyquakelive.co.nz/ 19 September 2012 dead 2 dead, over 1,700 injured XCanterbury Quake Live http://quake.crowe.co.nz/QuakeMap/Single/?Index=6898 15 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110825105222/http://quake.crowe.co.nz/QuakeMap/Single/?Index=6898 25 August 2011 dead 1.26 g The 2010 Canterbury earthquake (also known as the Darfield earthquake)Surface rupture during the 2010 Mw 7.1 Darfield (Canterbury) earthquake: Implications for fault rupture dynamics and seismic-hazard analysis Geology 2012 0091-7613 55–58 40 1 10.1130/G32528.1 M. Quigley R. Van Dissen N. Litchfield P. Villamor B. Duffy D. Barrell K. Furlong T. Stahl E. Bilderback 2012Geo....40...55Q struck the South Island of New Zealand with a moment magnitude of 7.1New Zealand earthquake report – Sep 4, 2010 at 04:35 (NZST) GeoNet http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3366146g.html 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100905223314/http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3366146g.html 5 September 2010 deadhttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/us2010atbj.php Magnitude 7.0 – South Island of New Zealand: Details United States Geological Survey 3 September 2010 3 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100905033623/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/us2010atbj.php 5 September 2010 dead at 4:35am local time 16:35 3 September UTC on 4 September, and had a maximum perceived intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. Some damaging aftershocks followed the main event, the strongest of which was a magnitude 6.3 shock known as the Christchurch earthquake that occurred nearly six months later on 22 February 2011. Because this aftershock was centred very close to Christchurch, it was much more destructive and resulted in the deaths of 185 people.Christchurch quake latest updates http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4711459/Christchurch-quake-latest-updates Stuff New Zealand 1 March 2011 1 March 2011 28 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110228160142/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4711459/Christchurch-quake-latest-updates live The earthquake on 4 September caused widespread damage and several power outages, particularly in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand's second largest city at that time.Massive 7.4 quake hits South Island http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4094986/Massive-7-4-quake-hits-South-Island 3 September 2010 Stuff New Zealand 3 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100906143324/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4094986/Massive-7-4-quake-hits-South-Island 6 September 2010 livehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11183685 Strong earthquake rocks New Zealand's South Island BBC News 3 September 2010 3 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100903194105/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11183685 3 September 2010 live Two residents were seriously injured, one by a collapsing chimney and a second by flying glass. At least two people died and over 1,700 were injured.September 2010 Canterbury (Darfield) earthquake https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/canterbury-earthquake-september-2010 24 October 2021 24 October 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211024024808/https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/canterbury-earthquake-september-2010 livePatterns of earthquake-related mortality at a whole-country level: New Zealand, 1840–2017 Earthquake Spectra 2020 138–163 36 1 10.1177/8755293019878190 S. Abeling N. Horspool D. Johnston D. Dizhur N. Wilson C. Clement J. Ingham 2020EarSp..36..138A 203996710 Mass fatalities were avoided partly due to there being few houses of unreinforced construction, although this was also aided by the quake occurring during the early hours of the morning when most people were off the street.http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_575110.html Strict codes behind 'miracle' 5 September 2010 The Straits Times 7 September 2010 Singapore https://web.archive.org/web/20100908092825/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_575110.html 8 September 2010 live The earthquake's epicentre was 40 km mi west of Christchurch, close to the town of Darfield.M 7.2 Darfield (Canterbury) Sat, Sep 4 2010: Story https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/story/3366146 GeoNet 19 June 2019 18 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230418164518/https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/story/3366146 live The hypocentre was at a depth of 10 km. A foreshock of roughly magnitude 5.8 hit five seconds before the main quake,http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4096802/Canterbury-earthquake-really-three-quakes Canterbury earthquake really three quakes? New Zealand Press Association Stuff New Zealand 4 September 2010 27 September 2010 7 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907045248/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/national/4096802/Canterbury-earthquake-really-three-quakes live and strong aftershocks were reported,http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/03/new-zealand-earthquake-20_n_705040.html New Zealand Earthquake 2010: Strong Quake Shakes Christchurch HuffPost 3 September 2010 3 September 2010 Craig Kanalley https://web.archive.org/web/20100905054413/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/03/new-zealand-earthquake-20_n_705040.html 5 September 2010 live up to magnitude 5.4.http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3366452g.html New Zealand Earthquake Report – Sep 4 2010 at 4:55 pm (NZST) 4 September 2010 GeoNet 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907064547/http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3366452g.html 7 September 2010 dead The quake was felt as lasting up to 40 seconds, and was felt widely across the South Island, and in the North Island as far north as New Plymouth.http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/4096260/Marlborough-Kaikoura-escape-worst-of-quake Marlborough, Kaikoura escape worst of quake Van Der Heide Maike 4 September 2010 The Marlborough Express 4 September 2010 5 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100905110758/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/marlborough-express/news/4096260/Marlborough-Kaikoura-escape-worst-of-quake live As the epicentre was on land away from the coast, no tsunami occurred. The National Crisis Management Centre in the basement of the Beehive in Wellington was activated, and Civil Defence declared a state of emergency for Christchurch, the Selwyn District, and the Waimakariri District, while Selwyn District, Waimakariri and Timaru activated their emergency operation centres.http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/latest-updates-canterbury-earthquake-3759958 Latest updates: Canterbury earthquake TVNZ 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100906135126/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/latest-updates-canterbury-earthquake-3759958 6 September 2010 live Initially, a curfew was established for parts of Christchurch Central City from 7 pm to 7 am in response to the earthquake. The New Zealand Army was deployed to the worst affected areas in Canterbury. Insurance claims totalled between NZ$2.75 and $3.5 billion,Benett Adam could deal with another big one http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10709579 2 March 2011 The New Zealand Herald 2 March 2011 24 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120324033436/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10709579 live although it is unclear how much cost can be attributed to each of the earthquake events in the 2010–2011 Canterbury earthquake sequence. The total estimated damage bill was up to $40 billion, making it the fifth-biggest insurance event in the world since 1953.https://www.vero.co.nz/sites/default/files/documents/Vero%20NZ%20Report_Four%20Years%20On%20-%20Insurance%20and%20the%20Canterbury%20Earthquakes.pdf Four years on: Insurance and the Canterbury Earthquakes February 2015 Deloitte Access Economics 29 February 2016 24 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160124111031/https://www.vero.co.nz/sites/default/files/documents/Vero%20NZ%20Report_Four%20Years%20On%20-%20Insurance%20and%20the%20Canterbury%20Earthquakes.pdf dead Geology Background thumb|left|upright|Seismic hazard near the epicentre In the first eighty years of European settlement in Christchurch (1850–1930), four earthquakes caused significant damage, the last of these centred at Motunau on the North Canterbury coast in 1922.10.1046/j.1365-246x.1999.00986.x 1999GeoJI.139..769D Source parameters of large historical (1918–1962) earthquakes, South Island, New Zealand Doser D. I. Webb T. H. Maunder D. E. Geophysical Journal International 139 3 769–794 1999 free Modelling conducted for the New Zealand Earthquake Commission (EQC) in 1991 found that earthquakes with a Mercalli intensity of VIII (significant property damage, loss of life possible) could recur on average in the Christchurch area every 55 years. The study also highlighted the dangers of soil liquefaction of the alluvial sediments underlying the city, and the likelihood of significant damage to water, sewer and power supply services.http://www.eqc.govt.nz/research/researchpapers/p_105.aspx The earthquake hazard in Christchurch: a detailed evaluation Elder, D.M.G. McCahon, I.F. Yetton, M. Earthquake Commission 1991 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100901014021/http://www.eqc.govt.nz/research/researchpapers/p_105.aspx 1 September 2010 live Geologists have recognised about 100 faults and fault segments in the region, some as close as 20 km to central Christchurch. The closest faults to Christchurch capable of producing powerful earthquakes occur in the Rangiora-Cust area, near Hororata, and near Darfield.http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/124597/christchurch-riddled-quake-fault-zones Christchurch riddled with quake fault zones Otago Daily Times Allied Press 4 September 2010 New Zealand Press Association 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100904184538/http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/124597/christchurch-riddled-quake-fault-zones 4 September 2010 live However, the 2010 quake ruptured the ground surface on a previously unknown fault and involved slip on up to seven individual faults.Slip in the 2010–2011 Canterbury earthquakes, New Zealand Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth 2012 2156-2202 B03401 117 B3 10.1029/2011JB008868 J. R. Elliott E. K. Nissen P. C. England J. A. Jackson S. Lamb Z. Li M. Oehlers B. Parsons 2012JGRB..117.3401E http://eprints.gla.ac.uk/61349/1/Elliottetal2012_NewZealandEQs.pdf free 11 December 2019 19 July 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180719225426/http://eprints.gla.ac.uk/61349/1/Elliottetal2012_NewZealandEQs.pdf live Event The main quake occurred as a result of strike-slip faulting within the crust of the Pacific plate, near the eastern foothills of the Southern Alps at the western edge of the Canterbury Plains.https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000hk46/executive M 7.0 – South Island of New Zealand: Overview United States Geological Survey 19 June 2019 22 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201122062837/https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000hk46/executive live The earthquake epicentre was located about 80 – 90 km on to the south and east of the current surface expression of the Australia–Pacific plate boundary through the island (the Alpine and Hope Faults). Though removed from the plate boundary itself, the earthquake likely reflects right-lateral motion on one of a number of regional faults related to the overall relative motion of these plates and may be related to the overall southern propagation of the Marlborough fault system in recent geologic time. The peak ground acceleration (PGA) measured was 1.26 g (12.36 m/s2), recorded near Darfield.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=466&objectid=10708275 Carter Hamish Technically it's just an aftershock The New Zealand Herald 24 February 2011 24 February 2011 15 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120115022159/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=466&objectid=10708275 live GNS scientists considered this an "extremely rare seismic recording made near a fault rupture". The February 2011 Christchurch earthquake experienced PGA of 1.51 g.15 February 2021 Deadly Christchurch quake's record ground-shaking lower than first thought https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/nz-earthquake/124240801/deadly-christchurch-quakes-record-groundshaking-lower-than-first-thought 5 May 2025 Stuff GNS seismologists and geophysicists, who believed the 7.1 Mw quake consisted of three or four separate quakes, quickly proposed at least two models for the quake.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/4651996/Scientists-search-for-fourth-fault Scientists search for fourth fault Gorman, Paul Stuff New Zealand 14 February 2011 14 February 2011 28 September 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170928150119/http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/4651996/Scientists-search-for-fourth-fault live John Beavan proposed a four-fault model consisting of a 6.5 Mw quake on the Charing Cross fault, followed by a 7.0 Mw quake on the Greendale Fault, and a 6.2 Mw quake near Hororata, with a 6.5 Mw quake on the fourth fault, which could run between West Melton, Sandy Knolls and Burnham. Caroline Holden proposed a three-fault model, consisting of a 6.3 Mw quake of 2–4 seconds on the Charing Cross fault, followed by a 6.9 Mw quake lasting 7–18 seconds on the Greendale Fault, and an approximately 6.5 Mw quake of 15–18 seconds near Hororata. Ultimately, the event appears to have been an extremely complex earthquake that involved up to seven faults. Aftershocks thumb|upright|Major fault zones in New Zealand, with the plate boundary and relative motion of the Pacific plate shown By 7 August 2012, the area had experienced 11,000+ recorded aftershocks of magnitude 2 or more, including 26 over 5.0 magnitude, and 2 over 6.0 magnitude.Christchurch Quake Map https://web.archive.org/web/20100909013957/http://www.christchurchquakemap.co.nz/ 9 September 2010 Many caused further damage to buildings in the Christchurch central business district, and some were felt as far away as 300 km to the south in Dunedin.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671050 Latest news: Christchurch earthquake The New Zealand Herald 5 September 2010 6 September 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010121245/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671050 livehttp://www.stuff.co.nz/national/canterbury-earthquake/4105730/Quake-Canterbury-shaken-by-270-aftershocks Canterbury shaken by 240 aftershocks Stuff New Zealand 8 September 2010 8 September 2010 9 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909000814/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/national/canterbury-earthquake/4105730/Quake-Canterbury-shaken-by-270-aftershocks livehttps://www.pressreader.com/canada/montreal-gazette/20100906/textview?popupArticleId=282939561616326 Aftershocks hampering repairs in New Zealand Gyles Beckford Reuters The Gazette 6 September 2010 26 August 2026 PressReader subscriptionhttp://www.3news.co.nz/Quake-updates-Aftershocks-continue-to-rumble/tabid/423/articleID/174433/Default.aspx Quake updates: Aftershocks continue to rumble ((3 News)) Radio Live New Zealand Press Association New Zealand Press Association 3 News (MediaWorks New Zealand) 6 September 2010 6 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928120550/http://www.3news.co.nz/Quake-updates-Aftershocks-continue-to-rumble/tabid/423/articleID/174433/Default.aspx 28 September 2012 dead Radio Live 3 News Notable aftershocks, in chronological order, include: On 8 September 2010 a 5.1 magnitude aftershock had an epicentre just 7 km from the Christchurch city centre.New Zealand earthquake report – Sep 8, 2010 at 7:49 am (NZST) GeoNet http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3368445g.html 8 September 2010 8 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909145913/http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3368445g.html 9 September 2010 dead On 19 October 2010 a magnitude 5.0 aftershock with a depth of just 9 km caused surface shaking – reported at the time to be the worst since the original earthquake. On 26 December 2010, Boxing Day, a swarm of more than 32 shallow aftershocks, many centred directly under the city,Gorman, Paul 26 December 2010 The science behind the shakes http://www.stuff.co.nz/4495446 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121026034902/http://www.stuff.co.nz/4495446 26 October 2012 11 September 2011 Stuff New Zealand occurred throughout the day, beginning with a 4.2 jolt at 2:07am. The largest of these, the "Boxing Day aftershock", with a magnitude of 4.9, at a depth of 12 km below OpawaGeoNet – New Zealand Earthquake Report – 26 December 2010 at 10:30 am (NZDT) https://web.archive.org/web/20101228221706/http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3437105g.html 28 December 2010 43.55 S 172.66 E inline was felt very strongly. It caused further damage to at least 20 buildings, the closure of central Christchurch,"Inner City Buildings Feel The Brunt of Shakes" https://web.archive.org/web/20101228042737/http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4495817/Inner-city-buildings-feel-brunt-of-shakes 28 December 2010 , The Press and cut power to more than 40,000 residents for some time.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/4495195/Violent-aftershock-hits-Christchurch Violent aftershocks hit Christchurch 26 December 2010 The Press 11 September 2011 22 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121022132716/http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/4495195/Violent-aftershock-hits-Christchurch live On 20 January 2011 a magnitude 5.1 aftershock with a depth of 10 km struck at 6:03am, waking many residents. The shock caused some minor damage and was felt as far away as the West Coast and Oamaru.http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/large-aftershock-jolts-christchurch-4002945 Today's Canterbury quake won't be the last say experts 20 January 2011 TVNZ 11 September 2011 16 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110616053136/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/large-aftershock-jolts-christchurch-4002945 live On 22 February 2011 an earthquake of magnitude 6.3 was centred at Heathcote Valley, 5 km from Lyttelton and at a depth of 5 km. Seismologists regard it as an aftershock of the 2010 earthquake. Many buildings collapsed or were significantly damaged in the quake, among them Christchurch's iconic ChristChurch Cathedral. The earthquake resulted in 185 deaths.http://www.police.govt.nz/list-deceased List of Deceased New Zealand Police 1 June 2011 14 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110614023925/http://www.police.govt.nz/list-deceased 14 June 2011 live On 6 June 2011 a magnitude 5.5 aftershock with a depth of 15 km centred in Rolleston occurred at 9:09 am, causing power cuts and supermarket closures. The shock was felt widely in the South Island, with reports from as far south as Dunedin and as far north as Nelson. It was the sixth-largest aftershock since the magnitude 7.1 shake in September 2010.http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/5104254/Sixth-largest-shake-rocks-Canterbury Sixth largest shake rocks Canterbury 6 June 2011 Stuff New Zealand 11 September 2011 2 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110902133222/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/5104254/Sixth-largest-shake-rocks-Canterbury live On 13 June 2011 a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Christchurch at a depth of 6 km. It was preceded by a magnitude 5.6http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3528810g.html GeoNet – New Zealand Earthquake Report – Jun 13 2011 at 1:01pm (NZST) 13 June 2011 3 June 2012 GeoNet https://web.archive.org/web/20120320003120/http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3528810g.html 20 March 2012 dead tremor, and affected many structures previously damaged by other earthquakes. The earthquake injured a total of 46 people, while many others were evacuated from the city centre.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-newzealand-quake-idUSTRE75C08S20110613 Powerful quakes rattle New Zealand city 13 June 2011 13 June 2011 Bathgate, Adrian Reuters https://web.archive.org/web/20110613111429/https://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/13/us-newzealand-quake-idUSTRE75C08S20110613 13 June 2011 live On 21 June 2011 a magnitude 5.4 aftershock with a depth of 8 km centred south-west of Halswell occurred at 10:34pm.http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3533107g.html GeoNet – New Zealand Earthquake Report – Jun 21 2011 at 10:34pm (NZST) 21 June 2011 3 June 2012 GeoNet https://web.archive.org/web/20120601221658/http://geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3533107g.html 1 June 2012 dead The shock was felt heavily in Christchurch, causing moderate-heavy content damage in western suburbs such as Upper Riccarton and Hornby. Halswell New World reported that more stock had fallen from shelves in this shake than in the 22 February and 13 June quakes.http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5174684/Overnight-Christchurch-quake-upgraded Overnight Christchurch quake upgraded 22 June 2011 Stuff New Zealand 11 September 2011 2 September 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110902122009/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5174684/Overnight-Christchurch-quake-upgraded live On 22 July 2011 a magnitude 5.1 aftershock with a depth of 12 km occurred at 5:39am.http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3550173g.html GeoNet – New Zealand Earthquake Report – Jul 22 2011 at 5:39 am (NZST) 22 July 2011 3 June 2012 GeoNet https://web.archive.org/web/20120601223505/http://geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3550173g.html 1 June 2012 dead 23 December 2011 featured another series of strong shocks, including a 5.8 at 1:58pm and a 6.0 at 3:18pm.http://www.smh.com.au/environment/more-earthquakes-add-to-christchurchs-hellish-year-20111223-1p8lk.html More earthquakes add to Christchurch's hellish year – Sydney Morning Herald 24 December 2011 3 June 2012 The Sydney Morning Herald 10 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120310211705/http://www.smh.com.au/environment/more-earthquakes-add-to-christchurchs-hellish-year-20111223-1p8lk.html livehttp://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3631359g.html GeoNet – New Zealand Earthquake Report – Dec 23 2011 at 1:58pm (NZDT) 23 December 2011 3 June 2012 GeoNet https://web.archive.org/web/20120604234227/http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3631359g.html 4 June 2012 deadhttp://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3631380g.html GeoNet – New Zealand Earthquake Report – Dec 23 2011 at 3:18pm (NZDT) 23 December 2011 3 June 2012 GeoNet https://web.archive.org/web/20120601040353/http://geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3631380g.html 1 June 2012 dead The earthquakes interrupted power and water supplies,http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/94623/council-says-urgent-repairs-will-be-done-by-christmas-day Essential repairs done by Christmas Day – Radio New Zealand 25 December 2011 3 June 2012 Radio New Zealand 9 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220309155645/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/94623/essential-repairs-done-by-christmas-day-council live three unoccupied buildings collapsed and there was again liquefaction in eastern suburbs and rockfalls in hill areas.http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/liquefaction-and-rockfall-main-areas-concern-4668287 Liquefaction and rockfall main areas of concern – TVNZ 24 December 2011 3 June 2012 TVNZ 9 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120109045930/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/liquefaction-and-rockfall-main-areas-concern-4668287 livehttp://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/authorities-hope-complete-most-repairs-today-4668248 More Christchurch areas could face red-zone revision – TVNZ 24 December 2011 3 June 2012 TVNZ 9 March 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220309155645/https://www.tvnz.co.nz/national-news/authorities-hope-complete-most-repairs-today-4668248 live One person died after tripping on uneven ground caused by the earthquake. Geotechnical reports The Earthquake Commission has published two Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment & Reinstatement Report[s]. The first Stage-1 report was published on 21 October 2010. The report briefly describes the mechanics of the earthquake, underlying geology, residential land damage assessment, reconstruction considerations, land and building reinstatement, and remediation options. The second Stage-2 reporthttp://canterbury.eqc.govt.nz/publications/2010/11/stage2 Darfield Earthquake 4 September 2010 – Stage 2 Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment & Reinstatement Report. 7 December 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101206032320/http://canterbury.eqc.govt.nz/publications/2010/11/stage2 6 December 2010 dead was published on 1 December 2010. It divides the quake-affected areas into three zones, and outlines the remediation plans for these areas. Casualties, damage, and other effects Most of the damage was in the area surrounding the epicentre, including the city of Christchurch, New Zealand's second-largest urban area with a population of 386,000. Minor damage was reported as far away as Dunedin and Nelson, both around 300 - 350 km -1 from the earthquake's epicentre.New Zealand earthquake report – Sep 4, 2010 at 4:35 am (NZST): Shaking maps GeoNet http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3366146g-shaking.html 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100905200208/http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/3366146g-shaking.html 5 September 2010 dead The September 2010 earthquake caused two Christchurch residents to be seriously injured, one by a falling chimney and a second by flying glass, and led to many with less serious injuries. One person died of a heart attack suffered during the quake, with the coroner's report identifying the earthquake as being a contributing factor. Another person died after falling during the quake, although Coronial Services was unable to find the coroner's report for that death.12 November 2022 A person was killed in the 2010 earthquake, but we've only just found out about it https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/130409593/a-person-was-killed-in-the-2010-earthquake-but-weve-only-just-found-out-about-it 29 July 2024 Stuff New Zealand The subsequent 22 February 2011 aftershock caused a large number of deaths and casualties, along with significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Financial exposure Total Earthquake Commission (EQC), private insurance and individual costs were estimated to reach as high as 4 billion according to the New Zealand Treasury. Another projection of the cost covered by insurance (including EQC) was lower at $2.1 billion to $3.5 billion, but would still rank the quake as the world's fifth most costly to insurers.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10673931 Christchurch quake 'fifth most expensive ever' The New Zealand Herald 16 September 2010 16 September 2010 25 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160625163920/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10673931 live The Earthquake Commission covers only domestic residences with private insurance and does not provide cover for businesses. The EQC payout is limited to the first $100,000 plus GST of any individual claim, with any amount above that covered by the insurance company holding the policy. The insurance companies themselves had limited or no exposure, having offloaded most of their risk to reinsurance companies. The EQC had reinsurance of $2.5 billion with a $1.5 billion excess, so its exposure was the first $1.5 billion and any amount after the first $4 billion. It had a total fund prior to this earthquake of approx $6 billion.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502981&objectid=10708149 Christchurch quake: EQC has enough money and 'reinsurance' to cover cost – English Adam Bennet The New Zealand Herald 23 February 2011 23 February 2011 24 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121024211034/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/christchurch-earthquake/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502981&objectid=10708149 live For comparison, the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake cost NZ£7 million,http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/1966/disasters-and-mishaps-earthquakes/2 The Hawke's Bay Earthquake, 1931 – An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand 1966 Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 9 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110227091047/http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/1966/disasters-and-mishaps-earthquakes/2 27 February 2011 dead equal to approximately $650 million in 2010 dollars.http://www.rbnz.govt.nz/statistics/0135595.html New Zealand Inflation Calculator Reserve Bank of New Zealand 9 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100820171159/http://www.rbnz.govt.nz/statistics/0135595.html 20 August 2010 dead. Based on £7,000,000 in 1931 quarter 1 compared to 2010 quarter 2. Effects in Christchurch thumb|left|Medway footbridge over the Avon River Reports of the quake's intensity in Christchurch generally ranged from V to VIII (Moderate to Severe) on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale. A strong smell of sulphur was widely reported in Christchurch following the earthquake.Latest updates: Christchurch earthquake http://www.starcanterbury.co.nz/local/news/latest-updates-christchurch-earthquake/3921882/ The Star Canterbury 8 September 2010 8 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717015047/http://www.starcanterbury.co.nz/local/news/latest-updates-christchurch-earthquake/3921882/ 17 July 2011 dead Sewers and water lines were damaged or broken.Liu Maio (Melanie) Decision support framework for post-earthquake restoration of sewerage pipelines and systems » Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake https://www.naturalhazards.govt.nz/resilience-and-research/research/search-all-research-reports/decision-support-framework-for-post-earthquake-restoration-of-sewerage-pipelines-and-systems/ www.naturalhazards.govt.nz 26 August 2026 en-NZ The water supply at Rolleston, located to the southwest of Christchurch, was contaminated. Power to up to 75 percent of the city was disrupted.New Zealand's South Island Rocked by Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-04/new-zealand-s-christchurch-rocked-by-7-0-earthquake-declares-emergency.html Bloomberg News 4 September 2010 3 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100906214008/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-04/new-zealand-s-christchurch-rocked-by-7-0-earthquake-declares-emergency.html 6 September 2010 live Christchurch Hospital was forced to use emergency generators in the immediate aftermath of the quake. About 90% of the electricity in Christchurch had been restored by 6:00pm the day of the earthquake. The repair of electricity was estimated to be more difficult in the rural areas.http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/christchurch-earthquake/55956/day-of-shocks-leaves-dozens-homeless-in-christchurch Day of shocks leaves dozens homeless in Christchurch Radio New Zealand 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100905193411/http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/christchurch-earthquake/55956/day-of-shocks-leaves-dozens-homeless-in-christchurch 5 September 2010 dead One building caught fire after its electricity was turned back on, igniting leaking LPG in the building. The fire was quickly extinguished by the Fire Service before it could spread.http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/fire-danger-power-restored-after-quake-3760337 Fire danger as power restored after quake TVNZ 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907075438/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/fire-danger-power-restored-after-quake-3760337 7 September 2010 live Damage to buried pipes may have allowed sewage to contaminate the residential water supply. Residents were warned to boil tap water before using it for brushing teeth, drinking, and washing or cooking food. Several cases of gastroenteritis were reported.http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/canterbury-earthquake/4102292/Polluted-water-biggest-risk-to-health-medic Polluted water biggest risk to health – medic The Press 7 September 2010 7 September 2010 8 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100908202744/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/national/canterbury-earthquake/4102292/Polluted-water-biggest-risk-to-health-medic livehttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/natural-disasters/news/article.cfm?c_id=68&objectid=10671547 Earthquake: Inquiry into gastro outbreak The New Zealand Herald 6 September 2010 7 September 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010122613/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/natural-disasters/news/article.cfm?c_id=68&objectid=10671547 live By 7 September 28 cases had been observed at the city's welfare centres.http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/day-four-counting-toll-live-updates-3763271 Day four, counting the toll TVNZ 7 September 2010 7 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909004945/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/day-four-counting-toll-live-updates-3763271 9 September 2010 live The boil water notice for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula was lifted late on 8 September 2010, after more than 500 tests conducted over three days found no contamination.http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/2010090889.aspx Christchurch Earthquake – Boil Water Notice Christchurch City Council 8 September 2010 9 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100910231933/http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/2010090889.aspx 10 September 2010 live Christchurch International Airport was closed following the earthquake and flights in and out of it cancelled. It reopened at 1:30pm, following inspection of the terminals and main runway.State of emergency declared, airport reopens http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/state-emergency-declared-airport-reopens-3759948 4 September 2010 TVNZ 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907063716/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/state-emergency-declared-airport-reopens-3759948 7 September 2010 dead All schools and early childhood centres in Christchurch City, Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts were ordered shut until Monday 13 September for health and safety assessments.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671984 Canterbury earthquake: Schools to stay shut The New Zealand Herald 8 September 2010 19 October 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010122623/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671984 livehttp://www.3news.co.nz/Majority-of-Canterbury-schools-reopen/tabid/423/articleID/175655/Default.aspx Majority of Canterbury schools reopen 3 News (MediaWorks New Zealand) 13 September 2010 19 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120929003940/http://www.3news.co.nz/Majority-of-Canterbury-schools-reopen/tabid/423/articleID/175655/Default.aspx 29 September 2012 dead The city's two universities, the University of Canterbury and Lincoln University, and the Christchurch campus of the University of Otago were also closed until 13 September awaiting health and safety assessments.http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/55966/both-universities-closed-for-a-week Both universities closed for a week Radio New Zealand 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907004743/http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/55966/both-universities-closed-for-a-week 7 September 2010 dead thumb|Building damage in Worcester Street, corner Manchester Street, with Christ Church Cathedral in the background Crime in Christchurch decreased eleven percent compared with the previous year following the earthquake, although there were initial reports of looting in the city centre and "known criminals" trying to pass off as council workers to get into the central city cordon area. Police also observed a fifty-three percent rise in the rates of domestic violence following the earthquake.http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/crime-down-but-family-violence-up-in-chch-3765470 Crime down but family violence up in Chch TVNZ 7 September 2010 8 September 2010 11 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011024201/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/crime-down-but-family-violence-up-in-chch-3765470 live Many more heart attacks than usual were reported in the days following the quake. Usually the heart unit at Christchurch Hospital handles two to three heart attacks a day, but the rate had risen to eight to ten a day after the earthquake.Quake stress causes heart attack spate http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/canterbury-earthquake/4119891/Quake-stress-causes-heart-attack-spate The Press Rebecca Todd 11 September 2010 11 September 2010 12 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100912144959/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/national/canterbury-earthquake/4119891/Quake-stress-causes-heart-attack-spate live A record number of babies for a Saturday were born at Christchurch Women's Hospital in the twenty-four hours after the quake,Oh baby: quake shakes NZ mums into labour http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/06/3004178.htm 6 September 2010 ABC News Australia 6 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909154235/http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/06/3004178.htm 9 September 2010 dead with the first baby arriving six minutes after the initial shock.Dianthe born in Christchurch earthquake http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10672634 Booker, Jarrod 11 September 2010 The New Zealand Herald 11 September 2010 15 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100915024032/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10672634 live This was at least in part due to outlying birthing centres being closed,http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671087 Medical facilities coping after quake The New Zealand Herald New Zealand Press Association 4 September 2010 27 September 2010 11 November 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111111081401/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1 live pending structural checks, forcing more mothers to deliver at hospitals than was generally the case. Effects outside Christchurch thumb|Central Kaiapoi suffered major damage; many of the town's buildings had to be bulldozed as a result of the 2010 earthquake and subsequent quake in February 2011. thumb|Displacement on Telegraph Road, near the intersection with Clintons Roadthumb|The tower of St John's Church, Hororata, was badly damaged in the quake, as were many other historic buildings. The quake's epicentre was near Darfield, approximately 40 km mi from Christchurch.Quake timeline http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4096345/Quake-timeline Stuff New Zealand 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 14 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110614001950/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4096345/Quake-timeline live Four metres (13 ft) of sideways movement has been measured between the two sides of the previously unknown fault. In many towns outside Christchurch, the electrical grid was disrupted, with it taking an estimated two days to fully restore power to those affected.http://pichilemunews.cl/20100903_TerremotoNuevaZelanda.html Terremoto al sur de Nueva Zelanda Pichilemu News 3 September 2010 es Washington Saldías 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110707011855/http://pichilemunews.cl/20100903_TerremotoNuevaZelanda.html 7 July 2011 dead Washington Saldías González Power outages were reported as far away as Dunedin.Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Chch http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/magnitude-7-1-earthquake-hits-chch-3759865 4 September 2010 TVNZ New Zealand Press Association ONE News 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100906125514/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/magnitude-7-1-earthquake-hits-chch-3759865 6 September 2010 live Access was restricted to over 350 homes in the town of Kaiapoi, of which about 100 were deemed unsafe.http://www.mediawatch.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/56364/kaiapoi%27s-main-street-reopened-as-cleanup-continues Kaiapoi's main street reopened as cleanup continues Radio New Zealand 9 September 2010 21 September 2010 Some 22 commercial properties were deemed unsafe. Ron Keating, Mayor of Waimakariri District, stated that the town "will never be the same again".http://www.nzherald.co.nz/earthquakes/news/article.cfm?c_id=184&objectid=10671992 Earthquake: Kaiapoi 'will never be the same' The New Zealand Herald 8 September 2010 20 September 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010125036/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/earthquakes/news/article.cfm?c_id=184&objectid=10671992 live As noted above, damage to buried pipes may have allowed sewage to contaminate the residential water supply, and residents were warned to boil tap water before using it for brushing teeth, drinking, and washing or cooking food. A boil water notice for most of Selwyn District was lifted on 9 September.Jobs lost as quake toll mounts http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/jobs-lost-quake-toll-mounts-3767304 New Zealand Press Association ONE News 9 September 2010 TVNZ 9 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100912000843/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/jobs-lost-quake-toll-mounts-3767304 12 September 2010 live E. coli had been found in a water sample from Kaiapoi,http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673120 E. Coli found in Kaiapoi water sample The New Zealand Herald 13 September 2010 13 September 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010125806/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10673120 live and a boil water notice remained in effect for parts of Waimakariri Districthttp://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/services/civil_defence/Boil_Water_Requirement_Remains.pdf Boil water requirement remains in parts of Waimakariri–13 September 2010–1.30pm Waimakariri District Council 13 September 2010 13 September 2010 https://www.webcitation.org/5xFLVL3iG?url=http://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/services/civil_defence/Boil_Water_Requirement_Remains.pdf 17 March 2011 deadhttp://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/services/civil_defence/Water.htm Water Waimakariri District Council 19 September 2010 21 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100911154835/http://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/services/civil_defence/Water.htm 11 September 2010 dead until 19 September.Boil Water Notice Lifted https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00583/boil-water-notice-lifted.htm www.scoop.co.nz Scoop News 26 August 2026 A 5 km on section of rail track was damaged near Kaiapoi and there was lesser track damage at Rolleston and near Belfast.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671070 Christchurch quake: What's working and what's not 4 September 2010 The New Zealand Herald 4 September 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010130327/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671070 live As a precaution, state rail operator KiwiRail shut down the entire South Island rail network after the earthquake, halting some 15 trains. Two locomotives running light (i.e. without any carriages or wagons) came to a stop just 30 metres short of a major buckle in the line.http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/6643079/1009193994/name/Express_Issue60.pdf Kiwirail Express Newsletter – Issue 60 Special Edition 6 September 2010 12 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120307215719/http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/6643079/1009193994/name/Express_Issue60.pdf 7 March 2012 dead After inspection, services south of Dunedin and north of Kaikōura recommenced at 10:30 am that day.http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/key-services-being-restored-3760485 Key services being restored after Canterbury earthquake TVNZ 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907063639/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/key-services-being-restored-3760485 7 September 2010 live The Main South Line, linking Christchurch with Dunedin, was given the all-clear and reopened, albeit with a 40 km/h speed restriction north of Ashburton, just after 6pm to allow emergency aid, including 300000 L -4 of drinking water, to be railed into Christchurch.http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/canterbury-quake-happened-3759958 Canterbury quake: As it happened TVNZ 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907062408/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/canterbury-quake-happened-3759958 7 September 2010 live By the afternoon of Monday 6 September, the entire South Island rail network had reopened with the exception of the Main North Line between Rangiora and Addington. Freight was shuttled by road between the two points, while the TranzCoastal was replaced with a coach service. Major bridges on state highways and the Lyttelton road tunnel were inspected by the NZ Transport Agency, and found to be in structurally sound condition. The only major road closure outside Christchurch was a slip in the Rakaia Gorge, blocking State Highway 77. The slip was partially cleared by 4pm to allow a single lane of traffic through the site.http://www.nzta.govt.nz/about/media/releases/821/news.html State highway network update – Canterbury New Zealand Transport Agency 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717125334/http://www.nzta.govt.nz/about/media/releases/821/news.html 17 July 2011 deadhttp://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/highways-escape-major-damage-3760315 Highways escape major damage TVNZ 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 11 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011023319/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/highways-escape-major-damage-3760315 live Kaiapoi's main road was closed for a few days.http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/56364/kaiapoi%27s-main-street-reopened-as-cleanup-continues Kaiapoi's main street reopened as cleanup continues Radio New Zealand 9 September 2010 20 September 2010 17 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110617051050/http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/56364/kaiapoi%27s-main-street-reopened-as-cleanup-continues live The quake caused damage to historic buildings in Lyttelton, Christchurch's port town, including cracks in a church and the destruction of parts of a hotel. The Akaroa area of Banks Peninsula came through the earthquake relatively unscathed, though there was some damage to the town's war memorial and hospitalhttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10672619 Akaroa memorial hit by Christchurch quake Dickison Michael 11 September 2010 The New Zealand Herald 11 September 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010130348/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10672619 live and some homes were extensively damaged. Duvauchelle Hotel was also seriously affected. thumb|Surface rupture of the Greendale crossing Highfield Road In Oamaru, 225 kilometres southwest of Christchurch, the earthquake caused part of a chimney on the St Kevin's College principal's residence to fall through the house, and caused the clock atop the Waitaki District Council building to stop at 4:36am. The earthquake also caused the Dunedin Town Hall clock and the University of Otago clocktower to stop working in Dunedin, some 350 km away from the quake epicentre.Canterbury earthquake: in brief Otago Daily Times Allied Press 6 September 2010 6 The earthquake was a wake-up call to many New Zealand residents. Two Dunedin supermarkets sold out of bottled water following the earthquake as people stocked up on emergency supplies. Major stores across the South Island were affected as their distribution centres in Christchurch were closed. Both The Warehousehttp://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/menucontent/homepage/earthquake Christchurch Earthquake The Warehouse 8 September 2010 8 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826144147/http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/menucontent/homepage/earthquake 26 August 2012 dead and Progressive Enterprises (owners of Countdown),http://www.countdown.co.nz/7827/Countdown-Story/christchurch-quake Christchurch earthquake updates Countdown. Progressive Enterprises 6 September 2010 8 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100918150151/http://www.countdown.co.nz/7827/Countdown-Story/christchurch-quake 18 September 2010 dead which have their sole South Island distribution centres in Christchurch, had to ship essential products to their South Island stores from the North Island, while Foodstuffs (owners of New World and Pak'n Save) had to ship to all their South Island stores from their Dunedin distribution centre.http://www.foodstuffs.co.nz/media-centre/news--media/general-staff-update-for-christchurch Christchurch Earthquake staff update Foodstuffs 5 September 2010 8 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120311222649/http://www.foodstuffs.co.nz/media-centre/news--media/general-staff-update-for-christchurch 11 March 2012 dead Notable buildings thumb|The façade of the Repertory Theatre was extensively damaged. Many of the most badly affected structures in both Christchurch and the surrounding districts were old buildings, including several notable landmarks. Heritage New Zealand board member Anna Crighton said the earthquake had been "unbelievably destructive." The historic homesteads of Hororata and Homebush inland from Christchurch were both extensively damaged, as were Ohinetahi homestead and Godley House on Banks Peninsula.Van Beynen Martin http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4096832/Quake-devastates-Christchurchs-heritage Quake devastates Christchurch heritage The Press 5 September 2010 5 September 2010 5 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100905204712/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/national/4096832/Quake-devastates-Christchurchs-heritage live Homebush, located four kilometres from Glentunnel and only 15 kilometres from the earthquake's epicentre, was the historic home of the Deans family, one of the Canterbury Region's pioneer settler families, but was so extensively damaged that it has been described as being "practically in ruins".http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671290 Quake destroys historic homestead The New Zealand Herald 5 September 2010 5 September 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010130408/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671290 live The seven-storey Manchester Courts (or MLC Buildinghttp://www.historic.org.nz/TheRegister/RegisterSearch/RegisterResults.aspx?RID=5307 Manchester Courts Heritage New Zealand 30 August 2001 26 September 2010 21 May 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100521001402/http://www.historic.org.nz/TheRegister/RegisterSearch/RegisterResults.aspx?RID=5307 live), located at the busy intersection of Manchester and Hereford Streets, was extensively damaged. It was the tallest commercial building in Christchurch when it was built in 1905–06 for the New Zealand Express Company, and blended 1890s Chicago Skyscraper style with English Edwardian architecture. The building had a Category One Historic Places trust classification, but was deemed unsafe and was one of just two historic CBD buildings the City Council initially proposed for immediate demolition.http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/201009074.aspx Christchurch Earthquake – Building Demolition Christchurch City Council 7 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907190431/http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/201009074.aspx 7 September 2010 26 September 2010 Alt URL https://web.archive.org/web/20130219045241/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00183/quake-building-demolition-and-heritage-advice.htm 19 February 2013 That decision was reversed hours later when the building's owner proposed to dismantle the building over several weeks.http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/2010090711.aspx Christchurch Earthquake – Building demolition postponed Christchurch City Council 7 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909032727/http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/2010090711.aspx 9 September 2010 26 September 2010 Alt URL Demolition began on 19 October 2010 and was continuing in late January.End in sight for Manchester Demolition http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4559806/End-in-sight-for-Manchester-demolition 25 January 2011 The Press 20 January 2011 7 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240607055509/https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4559806/End-in-sight-for-Manchester-demolition live The 1911 Anglican church of St. John's in Hororata, five kilometres south of Glentunnel, was extensively damaged when part of its tower collapsed.Stewart Cameron https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/world/christchurch-in-lockdown-amid-aftershocks/news-story/0ba59b0f842ca88802bb7603c8f2f877 Christchurch in lockdown amid aftershocks The Australian 5 September 2010 subscription 5 September 2010 The port town of Lyttelton's most notable building, the 1876 Timeball station, was also affected by the earthquake, though strengthening work completed in 2005 may have saved it from further damage. In the later Christchurch earthquake in February 2011 the building was severely damaged, and it is planned by Heritage New Zealand for it to be dismantled, with the possibility of reconstruction.Historic Timeball Station to be dismantled New Zealand Historic Places Trust http://www.historic.org.nz/en/News/2011-March4-Timeball.aspx 6 March 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120610182745/http://www.historic.org.nz/en/News/2011-March4-Timeball.aspx 10 June 2012 deadSeptember 2026 The Valley Inn Tavern in Heathcote, built in 1877, survived the initial quake, but had to be torn down after the 5.1 magnitude aftershock on 8 September.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4117116/Historic-tavern-torn-down-following-quake Historic tavern torn down following quake The Press 10 September 2010 30 September 2010 18 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101018130106/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4117116/Historic-tavern-torn-down-following-quake live Lincoln's historic 1883 public house, The Famous Grouse, was also irreparably damaged and was demolished within days of the earthquake.http://radionewzealand.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/56514/irreparably-damaged-historic-hotel-torn-down https://web.archive.org/web/20120312010631/http://radionewzealand.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/56514/irreparably-damaged-historic-hotel-torn-down dead 12 March 2012 Irreparably damaged historic hotel torn down Radio New Zealand 10 September 2010 10 September 2010 thumb|left|View of the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church after the 2010 Canterbury earthquake, with props holding the frontage up (It was later destroyed in the 22 February aftershock). Many of Christchurch's major landmarks survived intact, including the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings, the Anglican cathedral, and Christ's College.http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/chch-landmark-buildings-mostly-unscathed-3761135 Christchurch landmark buildings mostly unscathed New Zealand Press Association TVNZ 5 September 2010 6 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909010106/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/chch-landmark-buildings-mostly-unscathed-3761135 9 September 2010 dead The Catholic Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Christchurch Basilica) also survived, although it suffered severe structural damage and also had some windows broken. The central city's iconic Christchurch Press building also survived with only minor damage.September 2026 It was demolished after the 2011 earthquake. Most modern buildings performed as they were designed to do, preserving life rather than keeping the interior in good order. The City Council's own new Civic Building sustained some interior damage, mainly to fixtures and fittings that delayed it being reopened for a week.http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/201009068.aspx New Civic Building Update Christchurch City Council 6 September 2010 26 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909070339/http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/201009068.aspx 9 September 2010 live Others, such as the city's International Antarctic Centre and Christchurch Art Gallery, the latter of which served as the Civil Defence Headquarters during the earthquake aftermath,http://www.spicenews.com.au/2010/09/07/article/Christchurch-earthquake-update/UPKIJHSUKY.html Christchurch earthquake update Spice News 7 September 2010 8 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909222937/http://www.spicenews.com.au/2010/09/07/article/Christchurch-earthquake-update/UPKIJHSUKY.html 9 September 2010 dead suffered little or no damage and were able to be used immediately. Christchurch Arts Centre, housed in the former Canterbury College buildings, was less fortunate, with moderate damage to the Great Hall, the Clocktower, and the Observatory. The structure of the University of Canterbury's buildings survived the earthquake, but its museum collection of Greek and Roman artefacts (the Logie Memorial Collection) was significantly damaged.http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/Logie.shtml Logie Collection damaged by earthquake University of Canterbury 18 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909153125/http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/Logie.shtml 9 September 2010 dead Also, as many of the bookshelves in the main library were toppled, with repairs expected to take until Christmas, the university arranged electronic access to many academic publishers databases for students about to sit exams. The Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, constructed 1881–1882, was extensively damaged.http://www.banzaid.org.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=115:chch-quake&catid=20:news&Itemid=135&lang=en Baptist Churches in Christchurch Earthquake BANZAid 3 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120313090719/http://www.banzaid.org.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=115%3Achch-quake&catid=20%3Anews&Itemid=135&lang=en 13 March 2012 dead Several other Christchurch area churches also suffered serious damage, including St. Mary's Anglican church in Merivale, St. John's Anglican church in Latimer Square, and the Rugby Street Methodist church.http://www.episcopalchurch.org/81808_124346_ENG_HTM.htm Canterbury's heritage churches hammered in earthquake Episcopal Life Online 8 September 2010 8 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101010161758/http://episcopalchurch.org/81808_124346_ENG_HTM.htm 10 October 2010 dead The city's Repertory Theatre, on Kilmore Street in the central city, was reported to be extensively damaged and may be beyond repair,http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/night-curfew-quake-ravaged-chch-3761059 Night curfew for quake ravaged Chch TVNZ ONE News 5 September 2010 5 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100908230720/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/night-curfew-quake-ravaged-chch-3761059 8 September 2010 live however the Repertory Theatre website notes "Beneath the rubble the lower façade is intact with not even a broken window. Further into the theatre everything was undisturbed; the auditorium, stage area, fly tower and dressing rooms intact. The historic proscenium undamaged."http://repertory.co.nz/news.html#quake Canterbury Repertory Theatre Christchurch Repertory 18 September 2010 30 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120312222427/http://repertory.co.nz/news.html#quake 12 March 2012 dead Several notable buildings in the Timaru area, 160 km southwest of Christchurch, were also badly affected. A pinnacle on the tower of St Mary's Anglican Church tower fell to the ground, and the recently restored tower itself sustained "significant cracking".Bailey Emma http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4098259/Damage-closes-Timaru-churches Damage closes Timaru churches The Timaru Herald 6 September 2010 8 September 2010 9 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909173614/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/national/4098259/Damage-closes-Timaru-churches live The spire of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Temuka was also shifted 10 cm 0 by the earthquake, leaving it precariously balanced, and the town's historic Royal Hotel was also damaged.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671079 Historic Temuka pub damaged by quake The New Zealand Herald 4 September 2010 8 September 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010130427/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671079 live Heritage experts urged building owners not to hastily demolish their buildings. The mayor warned of significant penalties for demolishing buildings without consent, and launched a fund to help repair historic buildings damaged by the quake.http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/canterbury-earthquake/4121448/Don-t-rush-into-demolition-heritage-experts Don't rush into demolition: heritage experts The Press Charlie Gates 13 September 2010 13 September 2010 13 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100913231136/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/national/canterbury-earthquake/4121448/Don-t-rush-into-demolition-heritage-experts live The Government allocated NZ$10 million towards restoration of such buildings a few days later.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10674194 Canterbury quake: Govt pledges $10m for heritage buildings The New Zealand Herald 17 September 2010 17 September 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010131201/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10674194 live thumb|Storm drain emerges from a road in Brooklands Liquefaction A feature of the quake was the damage caused by soil liquefaction. This was particularly the case in the riverside areas of Avonside, Dallington, Burwood, Avondale, and Kaiapoi, and in river delta areas near Bexley, Brooklands, Spencerville, Pines Beach, and Kairaki, with other areas being affected to a substantially lesser degree or not at all.http://www.eqc.govt.nz/downloads/tt-stage1-report.pdf Darfield Earthquake 4 September 2010 Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment & Reinstatement Report Tonkin & Taylor 25 October 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110722051719/http://www.eqc.govt.nz/downloads/tt-stage1-report.pdf 22 July 2011 Darfield Earthquake 4 September 2010 – Stage 1 Geotechnical Land Damage Assessment & Reinstatement Report. Damage from liquefaction may have been worsened by the high water table from a wet winter.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/lifestyle/4142103/Rebuilding-answers-lie-in-the-soil Rebuilding answers lie in the soil The Press 18 September 2010 18 September 2010 Martin van Beynen 19 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100919150538/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/the-press/lifestyle/4142103/Rebuilding-answers-lie-in-the-soil live Liquefaction can also cause buried pipes to float up to the surface. This has caused problems for the gravity-fed sewer system, which may need to be completely rebuilt in some areas.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4141626/Answers-on-damage-may-take-a-month Answers on damage may take a month The Press 18 September 2010 18 September 2010 Martin van Beynen 19 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100919150714/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4141626/Answers-on-damage-may-take-a-month live While the problem had long been well understood by planners,http://ecan.govt.nz/publications/General/solid-facts-christchurch-liquefaction.pdf The Solid Facts on Christchurch Liquefaction Canterbury Regional Council 30 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100910162354/http://ecan.govt.nz/publications/General/solid-facts-christchurch-liquefaction.pdf 10 September 2010 deadhttp://db.nzsee.org.nz/2001/papers/30301paper.pdf Regional Liquefaction Study for Waimakariri District New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering S. A. Christensen 30 September 2010 24 July 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110724200704/http://db.nzsee.org.nz/2001/papers/30301paper.pdf livehttp://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/publications/pegasus/geotech_report/Pegasus%20GIR%20R001C.pdf Pegasus Town Infrastructure Geotechnical Investigations and Assessment Report Waimakariri District Council 30 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20060908221323/http://www.waimakariri.govt.nz/publications/pegasus/geotech_report/Pegasus%20GIR%20R001C.pdf 8 September 2006 dead it is not clear that the public understood it as well, or that it widely influenced development, buying or building decisions.https://www.nbr.co.nz/liquefaction-becomes-a-reality/ Liquefaction becomes a reality National Business Review 26 August 2026 7 September 2010 Chris Hutching https://web.archive.org/web/20260411054554/https://www.nbr.co.nz/liquefaction-becomes-a-reality/ 11 April 2026 live Liquefaction risk at the Pegasus Town site was identified in 2005, so the developers spent approximately $20 million on soil compaction, and the ground there held firm during the quake. Relative lack of casualties thumb|upright|Crack in Bridge Street, South New Brighton The media have remarked on the lack of casualties, despite the close parallels of the quake to incidents that have had devastating consequences in other countries, such as the 1989 San Francisco quake, which killed 63 people and was magnitude 7.1 also. The analysis especially compared the Canterbury quake with the 2010 Haiti earthquake, which also occurred in similar proximity to an urban area, also occurred at shallow depth under the surface, and was of very similar strength. Unlike the many tens of thousands of deaths in Haiti (with some estimates placing the death toll at one in ten or higher), only two deaths directly attributable to the earthquake were reported in New Zealand.Bojanowski Axel Naturgewalt in Neuseeland – Warum die Menschen dem Beben entkamen http://www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft/natur/0,1518,715698,00.html 4 September 2010 Der Spiegel SPIEGEL-Verlag 4 September 2010 de https://web.archive.org/web/20100905084902/http://www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft/natur/0%2C1518%2C715698%2C00.html 5 September 2010 live This was ascribed to the fact that the quake happened in the early hours of a Saturday morning, when most people were asleepNew Zealand Press Association http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4096813/Why-so-few-casualties-in-Canterbury-quake Why so few casualties in Canterbury quake? Stuff New Zealand 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 7 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907045254/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/national/4096813/Why-so-few-casualties-in-Canterbury-quake live in timber-framed homes, and "...there would almost certainly have been many deaths and serious injuries had it happened during a busy time of the day...".http://www.geonet.org.nz/news/article-sep-4-2010-christchurch-earthquake.html Darfield earthquake damages Canterbury GeoNet. Earthquake Commission and GNS Science 9 March 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100907061718/http://geonet.org.nz/news/article-sep-4-2010-christchurch-earthquake.html 7 September 2010 Another important factor was building practices which took earthquakes into account, starting after the 1848 Marlborough earthquake and the 1855 Wairarapa earthquake, both of which badly affected Wellington. These led to formal standards after the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake,http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/earthquakes/4 Building for earthquake resistance Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 2 March 2009 1 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110310115749/http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/earthquakes/4 10 March 2011 deadhttp://www.standards.govt.nz/news/Media+archive/Jan+-+March+06/Achieving+Safety+Through+Standards.htm Achieving Safety Through Standards – 75 Years After The Hawkes Bay Earthquake Standards New Zealand 1 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120311202047/http://www.standards.govt.nz/news/Media+archive/Jan+-+March+06/Achieving+Safety+Through+Standards.htm 11 March 2012 dead which have since been progressively updated.http://www.dbh.govt.nz/codewords-10-article-7 Earthquake-prone buildings Department of Building and Housing March–April 2006 1 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101215163124/http://dbh.govt.nz/codewords-10-article-7 15 December 2010 dead By contrast, Haiti's much lower standard codes were poorly enforced and many buildings were made of hand-made non-reinforced concrete, which is extremely vulnerable to seismic damage.Walsh Bryan 16 January 2010 http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1953379_1953494_1954338,00.html After the Destruction: What Will It Take to Rebuild Haiti? Haiti had some of the worst buildings in world. Time 5 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100802021354/http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0%2C28804%2C1953379_1953494_1954338%2C00.html 2 August 2010 dead Ground shaking in populated areas of Canterbury was also generally less strong than for the Haiti quake.https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/2010atbj/index.html PAGER – M 7.0 – SOUTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND – Alert Version 7 United States Geological Survey 8 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100906080209/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/2010atbj/index.html 6 September 2010 deadhttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/2010rja6/index.html PAGER – M 7.0 – HAITI REGION – Alert Version 9 United States Geological Survey 8 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100115110515/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/2010rja6/index.html 15 January 2010 dead Emergency response and relief efforts Christchurch's emergency services managed the early stages of the emergency as the Civil Defence organisation was activated. The St John Ambulance service had sixteen ambulances operational within half an hour of the earthquake and received almost 700 calls within the first 6 hours.http://www.stjohn.org.nz/news/article.aspx?docid=103348 Christchurch Earthquake Update Ian Henderson St John New Zealand 5 September 2010 6 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110723203822/http://www.stjohn.org.nz/news/article.aspx?docid=103348 23 July 2011 dead Isolated reports of looting also took place in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, primarily relating to either young people or people struggling with addiction. Charges laid by police included looting of a sports bar,Looters admit post-quake theft https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/canterbury-earthquake-2010/4146006/Looters-admit-post-quake-theft 26 August 2026 Stuff 20 September 2010 en pharmacy,Quake looter jailed https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4303525/Quake-looter-jailed 26 August 2026 Stuff 3 November 2010 en and a cafe,Court deals with post-quake looters https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/court-deals-with-post-quake-looters/WRXLFFRJBN5SYZSBNSAISS36II/ 26 August 2026 NZ Herald NZPA 1 December 2010 en-NZ with charges ranging from community service to imprisonment. A state of emergency was declared for Christchurch at 10:16 am on 4 September, and the city's central business district was closed to the general public.Christchurch earthquake, Day 2 updates http://www.nzherald.co.nz/natural-disasters/news/article.cfm?c_id=68&objectid=10671050 The New Zealand Herald 5 September 2010 5 September 2010 3 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171003090613/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/natural-disasters/news/article.cfm?c_id=68&objectid=10671050 live A curfew was put in place from 7pm to 7am for parts of the central business district.http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/4094986/Officers-flown-in-to-protect-Christchurch Weather the next threat after earthquake 4 September 2010 Stuff New Zealand 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021032843/http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/4094986/Officers-flown-in-to-protect-Christchurch 21 October 2012 live The New Zealand Army was deployed to help the police enforce the closure and curfew. Civil Defence also declared a state of emergency for Selwyn District and Waimakariri District. The National Crisis Management Centre in the basement of the Beehive in Wellington was activated, while Selwyn District, Waimakariri and Timaru activated their emergency operation centres. thumb|left|A structural inspection notice verifies a shop as safe for use A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules plane brought 42 urban search and rescue personnel and three sniffer dogs from the North Island to Christchurch the day of the quake,http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/royal-new-zealand-air-force-assets-assisting-christchurch/5/61580 Royal New Zealand Air Force Assets Assisting Christchurch voxy.co.nz 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 11 March 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120311145838/http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/royal-new-zealand-air-force-assets-assisting-christchurch/5/61580 live to help check for people buried in the rubble and determine which buildings are safe to use.Christchurch CBD to stay closed off as aftershocks continue http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/christchurch-earthquake/55984/christchurch-cbd-to-stay-closed-off-as-aftershocks-continue 5 September 2010 Radio New Zealand 5 September 2010 7 June 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240607055519/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/canterbury-earthquake/55984/christchurch-cbd-to-stay-closed-off live There were a large number of police and engineers present in the disaster areas. The New Zealand Army deployed personnel upon the request of the Christchurch mayor. Eighty police officers from Auckland were dispatched to Christchurch to assist with general duties there. The United Nations contacted the New Zealand Government and offered its assistance. The United States military offered to send help from Hawaii; local authorities expressed gratitude for the offer, but turn it down saying they had matters under control.Civil Defence says 'no thanks' to US, UN offers http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671401 9 September 2010 The New Zealand Herald 6 September 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010131212/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671401 live Queen Elizabeth II asked the Prime Minister to send her good wishes to the people affected by and helping recover from the quake.http://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsandDiary/Pressreleases/2010/MessagefollowingtheearthquakeinNewZealand7Septembe.aspx Message following the earthquake in New Zealand, 7 September 2010 The British Monarchy 7 September 2010 9 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101225004132/https://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsandDiary/Pressreleases/2010/MessagefollowingtheearthquakeinNewZealand7Septembe.aspx 25 December 2010 dead Prime Minister John Key, who was raised in Christchurch, visited the scene of the devastation within hours of the earthquake. Christchurch mayor Bob Parker requested that the Prime Minister order the deployment of the New Zealand Army to keep stability and to assist in searches when possible within Christchurch, and the Prime Minister stated that the Army was on standby.http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/4094986/Massive-7-4-quake-hits-Christchurch Army wanted in Quake-ravaged Canterbury Taranaki Daily News 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 13 June 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110613214125/http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/4094986/Massive-7-4-quake-hits-Christchurch live New Zealand's Earthquake Commission, which provides government natural disaster insurance, had the role of paying out on claims from residential property owners for damage caused by the earthquake.Tait Maggie NZ quake bill could hit $NZ2bn http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/nz-quake-bill-could-hit-nz2bn-20100904-14ux0.html 4 September 2010 The Sydney Morning Herald 4 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907172054/http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/nz-quake-bill-could-hit-nz2bn-20100904-14ux0.html 7 September 2010 live On 7 September, John Key appointed Cabinet Minister, Leader of the House and MP for the Christchurch electorate of Ilam Gerry Brownlee as the Minister for Earthquake Recovery to oversee the response to the earthquake.Brownlee made Minister for Earthquake Recovery – 3news.co.nz http://www.3news.co.nz/Brownlee-made-Minister-for-Earthquake-Recovery/tabid/419/articleID/174625/Default.aspx 3 News 7 September 2010 9 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928120751/http://www.3news.co.nz/Brownlee-made-Minister-for-Earthquake-Recovery/tabid/419/articleID/174625/Default.aspx 28 September 2012 dead thumb|Police cordon in Riccarton Road during demolition of damaged buildings 'Welfare centres' were set up with the help of Red Cross, The Salvation Army and St. John Ambulance at Burnside High School, Linwood College and Addington Raceway, where over 244 people slept on the night after the quake.http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/201009051.aspx Christchurch Earthquake–General Update Sunday 6am Christchurch City Council 5 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907004926/http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2010/201009051.aspx 7 September 2010 6 September 2010 Alt URLhttp://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4098378/7-1-earthquake-Govt-gives-5-million 7.1 earthquake: Govt gives $5 million Stuff New Zealand 6 September 2010 6 September 2010 9 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100909122551/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/national/4098378/7-1-earthquake-Govt-gives-5-million livehttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671394 Hundreds turn up at shelters to get a little sleep Michael Dickison The New Zealand Herald 6 September 2010 6 September 2010 10 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171010131226/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671394 livehttp://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/cantabrians-told-get-homes-checked-3760667 Cantabrians told to get homes checked ONE News TVNZ 5 September 2010 6 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100907075348/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/cantabrians-told-get-homes-checked-3760667 7 September 2010 live Tankers delivered drinking water to the welfare centres.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671312 Curfew continues in shaken Christchurch The New Zealand Herald 5 September 2010 6 September 2010 12 February 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110212075356/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10671312 livehttp://www.starcanterbury.co.nz/local/news/latest-news-from-the-christchurch-earthquake/3921359/ Latest News from the Christchurch earthquake The Star 6 September 2010 6 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717015006/http://www.starcanterbury.co.nz/local/news/latest-news-from-the-christchurch-earthquake/3921359/ 17 July 2011 dead A joint mayoral relief fund was established by Selwyn District Council, Christchurch City Council and Waimakariri District Council, to which the government initially gave NZ$5 million.http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/no-major-damage-today039s-big-shock/5/62211 No Major Damage From Today's Big Shock voxy.co.nz 8 September 2010 9 September 2010 6 May 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170506080522/http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/no-major-damage-today039s-big-shock/5/62211 live The Red Cross and The Salvation Army also appealed for donations to fund their own efforts.http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/donating-christchurch-earthquake-3760332 Donating to the Christchurch earthquake TVNZ ONE News 4 September 2010 4 September 2010 11 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121011023044/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/donating-christchurch-earthquake-3760332 live Under the National-led Government the Canterbury Earthquake Response and Recovery Act was drafted and passed to assist reconstruction. The Act permitted Government ministers to suspend almost any New Zealand law and attracted criticism from New Zealand and international academics specialising in constitutional law, who claimed that it lacked constitutional safeguards and set a dangerous precedent for future natural disasters.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4174748/Academics-call-for-rethink-over-earthquake-law Academics call for rethink over earthquake law 28 September 2010 The Press 28 September 2010 29 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100929043550/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4174748/Academics-call-for-rethink-over-earthquake-law live The response to the earthquake was praised by most citizens with 94% saying that Civil Defence had performed well and 90% saying the City Council had performed well.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4179364/Post-quake-Christchurch-poll-shock Post-quake Christchurch poll shock 29 September 2010 The Press 29 September 2010 2 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101002102733/http://www.stuff.co.nz:80/the-press/news/canterbury-earthquake/4179364/Post-quake-Christchurch-poll-shock live The earthquake occurred five weeks to the day before the Christchurch local elections. Following the earthquake, the polls for the mayoral election swung from favourite Jim Anderton to incumbent Bob Parker. Parker went on to win the 9 October election with a majority 53.7% of the vote.http://resources.ccc.govt.nz/files/CouncilElectionsPreliminaryResults.pdf Christchurch City Council – 2010 election preliminary results 9 October 2010 10 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120307215748/http://resources.ccc.govt.nz/files/CouncilElectionsPreliminaryResults.pdf 7 March 2012 dead A benefit concert, Band Together, was held on 23 October 2010 at Hagley Park.http://www.3news.co.nz/Music-stars-band-together-for-Christchurch/tabid/418/articleID/176274/Default.aspx Music stars band together for Christchurch Jane Luscombe 3 News (MediaWorks New Zealand) 15 September 2010 23 October 2010 29 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120929004303/http://www.3news.co.nz/Music-stars-band-together-for-Christchurch/tabid/418/articleID/176274/Default.aspx dead See also New Zealand Earth sciences 2016 Christchurch earthquake UC CEISMIC Canterbury Earthquakes Digital Archive Geology of Canterbury, New Zealand June 2011 Christchurch earthquake List of earthquakes in 2010 List of earthquakes in New Zealand Memorials and services for the Canterbury earthquakes References External links Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits New Zealand Google Maps: A publicly editable map of earthquake damage in Canterbury Canterbury earthquake (on GNS Science website). Time-lapse animation of the aftershocks News coverage from stuff.co.nz https://web.archive.org/web/20100911080508/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/canterbury-earthquake/?label=Canterbury%20quake 11 September 2010 , The New Zealand Herald, Radio New Zealand Canterbury Earthquake – first flyover of fault trace – GNS Science 15155483 Category:2010 Canterbury earthquake