Earthquakes

While the Canterbury earthquakes of  2010 and 2011 remain vivid in our memories as some of the most significant and recent earthquakes in New Zealand history, there is a much longer history of earthquakes in New Zealand.

A major rupture of the Alpine Fault continues to threaten much of the South Island including Canterbury. There is a network of known fault lines in the west of the Waimakariri District and well defined areas of liquefaction prone land.

• Emergencies and hazards (Environment Canterbury)
• Frequently asked questions (regarding the bout of Canterbury earthquakes)
• Liquefaction information (Environment Canterbury)
• Network of known fault lines in the Waimakariri District (pdf, 795.8 KB)
• Get ready - what to do before, during and after an earthquake