What was the magnitude on the Richter scale of the Earthquake that recently rocked New Zealand region north of Christ Church (in 2016)?
What was the magnitude on the Richter scale of the Earthquake that recently rocked New Zealand region north of Christ Church (in 2016)?
(A) 4.9
(B) 5.4
(C) 7.1
(D) 7.8
The Kaikoura earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.8, struck New Zealand in the early hours of the morning of 14 November 2016. Its focal point was in the vicinity of Culverden, 95 km north of Christchurch. However, the earthquake's effect was felt in the entire region, especially in North Canterbury and even as far north as Wellington.