Where does the Wellington Fault line run?

The Wellington Fault runs under California Drive in Totara Park, Upper Hutt. The road has been built extra wide with a central median to keep houses back from the fault line.

How many earthquake prone buildings are there in Wellington?

eight earthquake-prone buildings
There are currently eight earthquake-prone buildings in Wellington with expired deadlines. The council is focusing its efforts on the highest risk buildings, being the two before the courts. Five of the buildings have work underway and one, a car repair shop on Coutts St, is considered relatively low risk.

Was there an earthquake in Wellington?

Wellington and nearby areas were shaken by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre 35 km (21.75 miles) south-west of Taumarunui in central North Island, according to Geonet. While the shaking was felt widely there were no reports of damages or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude at 5.6.

How is the land around the Wellington Fault line moving?

Major faults in the Wellington Region move mainly sideways, with some up or down displacement as well. Scientists describe them as ‘oblique dextral strike-slip’ faults, which means that if you look across the fault, the ground on the far side will move to the right, as well as a bit up or down!

Is Wellington a tsunami risk?

The Orange Zone (including the red zone) is the area we may evacuate for a large earthquake in the Pacific, such as near South America, causing a tsunami wave of up to 5 metres at the Wellington coastline. If you are not in an evacuation zone, you don’t need to evacuate to higher ground.

When was the last earthquake in Wellington?

Earthquakes Today: latest quakes in or near Wellington, New Zealand: past 7 days

Why is Wellington prone to earthquakes?

Wellington is prone to earthquakes because it rests on the point where two tectonic plates meet. These plate movements have resulted in three major fault-lines running either through or very close to Wellington City – the Ohariu Fault, the Wairarapa Fault, and the Wellington Fault.

How do you know if a building is earthquake safe?

Using the Department of Building and Safety website, you can easily check to see if your building is on that list. Just enter your address into the search tool and click on the “Soft-story Retrofit Program Information” button once your building’s information appears.

What is the poorest town in NZ?

Kawerau
Kawerau is New Zealand’s poorest town. It has the country’s lowest average income, its highest share of sole parents and beneficiaries, and has been dominated for 30 years by the Mongrel Mob.

Where can I find Wellington City Council maps?

Maps about property, recreation and culture, environment and waste, and more. Visit Wellington Maps for a range of user friendly and dynamic maps. Terms and conditions apply.

What are the earthquake hazards in New Zealand?

In recognition of the earthquake hazard in the Region, the Greater Wellington Regional Council has carried out studies on ground surface rupture from active faulting, ground shaking, liquefaction potential and associated ground damage, slope failure and tsunami inundation (Wellington Harbour).

What does the combined earthquake hazard map do?

The map series is one of Greater Wellington’s natural hazard education and awareness initiatives. The combined earthquake hazard map is a generalised map of earthquake hazard refl ecting possible effects on a typical range of facilities (buildings, roads, services, etc).

How can you tell if a building is earthquake prone?

If a building is confirmed to be an earthquake-prone building, it is entered into the national register of earthquake-prone buildings. The register lists details about the building, and includes details such as the type of earthquake-prone building notice issued, and the time frame for carrying out seismic work.