Earthquake Risk in Christchurch, New Zealand
Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10
Key Risk Factors
- 36 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.8 - 17km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand (2016-02-14)
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
How Christchurch Compares
Notable Earthquake Events Near Christchurch
5.6 Earthquake — 7 km S of Christchurch, New Zealand
February 21, 2011 — WATCH
Impact data not available
5.5 Earthquake — 6 km SSE of Christchurch, New Zealand
February 21, 2011 — WATCH
Impact data not available
5.9 Earthquake — 8 km E of Christchurch, New Zealand
December 22, 2011 — WATCH
Impact data not available
5.9 Earthquake — 9 km ESE of Christchurch, New Zealand
June 12, 2011 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.8 - 17km ENE of Christchurch, New Zealand
February 13, 2016 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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How this data is built
Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live earthquake monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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