Earthquake death toll hits 170

Japanese student Rika Hyuga died in the CTV building. Photo / Supplied

Police have named a woman who died in Christchurch's February 22 earthquake, bringing the total number of names released to 170.

The woman was Rika Hyuga, 30, of Japan.

An estimated 181 people were killed in the magnitude 6.3 quake.

- NZPA