Is Dunedin safe from earthquakes?

Dunedin is located in one of the least seismically active areas in New Zealand. However, while the frequency of severe earthquake shaking is considerably lower in Dunedin than for Christchurch or Wellington, strong shaking will occur in the city.

Has Dunedin ever had an earthquake?

The 4.7-magnitude earthquake that rocked parts of Otago last night was believed to be the strongest experienced in the region since 1974. It struck at 11.17pm at a depth of 7km, centred 2km northeast of Lee Stream, some 30km west of Dunedin.

Is Dunedin on a fault line?

“Nonetheless, there are several undoubtedly active faults in the Clutha and Dunedin city districts, notably the Akatore fault, Blue Mountain fault, Hyde fault, Settlement fault and Titri fault, and [there is] every reason for authorities and residents to be prepared for the occurrence of ground-surface-rupturing fault …

When was the last earthquake in New Zealand?

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

Does Oamaru have earthquakes?

The largest earthquake in Oamaru: this year: 4.2 in Pleasant Point, Canterbury, New Zealand.

When was the last earthquake in Dunedin?

Earthquakes Today: latest quakes in or near Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand: past 7 days

How overdue is the Alpine Fault?

Horizontal movement of the Alpine Fault is about 30m per 1000 years — very fast by global standards.

Is New Zealand prone to earthquakes?

New Zealand is particularly earthquake prone because we are located on the boundary of two of the world’s major tectonic plates – the Pacific Plate and the Australian Plate. This process – called subduction – results in deep earthquakes under the North Island.

Will there be a big earthquake in New Zealand?

There is now a 75 per cent chance a large earthquake will happen along the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years, according to the research.

When was Christchurch last earthquake?

22 February 2011
A major earthquake occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Tuesday 22 February 2011 at 12:51 p.m. local time (23:51 UTC, 21 February)….2011 Christchurch earthquake.