New Zealand5.3 earthquake strikes near HaastA strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake has rocked much of the West Coast and Otago this morning.30 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandAlpine Fault's rupture stronger than thoughtThe rupture stretched from Haupiri River on the West Coast of the South Island down at least as far as Milford Sound and the two researchers estimate it reached a magnitude of 8.1, higher than the previously thought mean magnitude of 7.9.15 Aug 12:45 AM
New ZealandMagnitude 4.0 quake shakes ChristchurchChristchurch was rattled by a magnitude 4.0 earthquake this morning.04 Aug 07:53 AM