1869 Christchurch earthquake
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The 1869 Christchurch earthquake occurred at 8:00 am on 5 June, near New Brighton, with an estimated Richter magnitude of 6.0.[1] The shock had a Mercalli Intensity of VII–VIII.[1][2]
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Local date | 5 June 1869 (1869-06-05) |
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Local time | 8:00 a.m. |
Magnitude | 6.0 ML[1] |
Epicentre | 44°S 173°E[1] |
Areas affected | South Island New Zealand |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) - MMI VIII (Severe) [1] |
Casualties | None |
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The shock damaged several brick and stone buildings in the city, destroying chimneys and damaging the spire of St John's church in Hereford Street.[3][4]
The effects of the earthquake on stone buildings such as St. Johns prompted the Church of St Michael and All Angels to be built using timber.[5]