New Zealand – Major 7.0 Earthquake – 03 September, 2010
Synopsis– A major earthquake 7.0 earthquake struck the South Island of New Zealand at 04:35 am local time on Saturday morning. This was just west of Christchurch.
A Tsunami Watch or Warning was not issued for the event.
Preliminary Earthquake Report | |
7.2 Mw | |
· 3 Sep 2010 16:35:44 UTC · 4 Sep 2010 04:35:44 near epicenter | |
43.332S 172.437E | |
16 km | |
· 31 km (19 miles) NW (322 degrees) of Christchurch, New Zealand · 186 km (116 miles) SSE (160 degrees) of Westport, New Zealand · 299 km (186 miles) SW (219 degrees) of WELLINGTON, New Zealand | |
Analysis – Earthquake of this size can produce light to moderate structural damage. Reports from Christchurch is that it was felt as “strong to very strong” in some places and emergency officials are reporting “a lot of but there are no reports of major damage or injuries.
Expect strong aftershocks to strike the area up to 48 hours after the event.
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