A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck at 8:55 pm on Thursday 20 December. Located offshore, it caused damage to chimneys and buildings at several places along the East Coast, particularly in the Gisborne CBD.
When | Thu Dec 20 2007 8:55 PM |
Where | 50 km south-east of Gisborne |
Shaking | Severe |
Magnitude | 6.7 |
Depth | 33 km |
Quality | best |
Extreme | 8 | |
Severe | 44 | |
Strong | 96 | |
Moderate | 169 | |
Light | 2543 | |
Weak | 297 | |
Total | 3157 |
Extreme | 8 | |
Severe | 44 | |
Strong | 96 | |
Moderate | 169 | |
Light | 2543 | |
Weak | 297 | |
Total | 3157 |