M 7.0 North Canterbury Sat, Sep 1 1888

In 1888 the Amuri District was shaken by a large earthquake that reached intensities of MM 9.


Earthquake Details

When Sat Sep 1 1888 4:15 AM
Where 20 km west of Hanmer Springs
Shaking Extreme
Magnitude 7.0
Depth 12 km
Quality best

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Felt Reports

Total Reports: 0


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