A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 5 km east of Christchurch, New Zealand on Fri Dec 23 2011 3:18 PM. The quake was 7 kilometres deep and the shaking was severe close to the quake.

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Earthquake Details

When	Fri Dec 23 2011 3:18 PM
Where	5 km east of Christchurch
Shaking	Severe
Magnitude	5.9
Depth	7 km
Quality	best
	Felt detailed

Felt Report Summary

	Extreme	10
	Severe	38
	Strong	149
	Moderate	157
	Light	558
	Weak	77
	Total	989

Earthquake Details

When	Fri Dec 23 2011 3:18 PM
Where	5 km east of Christchurch
Shaking	Severe
Magnitude	5.9
Depth	7 km
Quality	best

Shaking Map

Interactive Map showing quake location and reported shaking.

Felt Report Summary

	Extreme	10
	Severe	38
	Strong	149
	Moderate	157
	Light	558
	Weak	77
	Total	989

Magnitude 5.9, Fri Dec 23 2011 3:18 PM

Earthquake Details

Felt Report Summary

Earthquake Details

Shaking Map

Felt Report Summary