Local date | 5 June 1869 |
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Local time | 8:00 a.m. |
Magnitude | 6.0 ML [1] |
Epicentre | 44°S 173°E / 44°S 173°E [1] |
Areas affected | South Island New Zealand |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) - MMI VIII (Severe) [1] |
Casualties | None |
The 1869 Christchurch earthquake occurred at 8:00 am on 5 June, near New Brighton, with an estimated Richter magnitude of 6.0. [1] The shock had a Mercalli Intensity of VII–VIII. [1] [2]
The shock damaged several brick and stone buildings in the city, destroying chimneys and damaging the spire of St John's church in Hereford Street. [3] [4]
The effects of the earthquake on stone buildings such as St. Johns prompted the Church of St Michael and All Angels to be built using timber. [5]