1869 Christchurch earthquake
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| Date | 5 June 1869 |
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| Magnitude | 6.0 ML |
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| Areas affected | South Island New Zealand |
| Max. intensity | VII–VIII |
| Casualties | None |
The 1869 Christchurch earthquake occurred at 8:00 am local time on the morning of 5 June near New Brighton with an estimated Richter magnitude of 6.0. The shock had a Mercalli Intensity of VII–VIII and was thought to have been shallow.[1][2]
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]
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