At 4.35 a.m. on 4 September 2010, the Canterbury region was struck by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. It shook Cantabrians, their properties, their land and their lives.
The quake, centred 10km north-west of Culverden, struck at 4.28am.
A document produced by SPCA Canterbury describing their experiences after the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
The magnitude 4.0 quake was 15km east of Christchurch.
The earthquake which struck at 4.35 a.m. on a Saturday morning was felt by many people in the South Island and southern North Island. There was considerable damage in central Canterbury, especially in Christchurch, but no loss of life.
"Heritage Buildings, Earthquake Strengthening and Damage: the Canterbury earthquakes September 2010 - January 2012", a report submitted by the then New Zealand Historic Places Trust to the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission. The report was written by Robert McClean.
Summary of oral history interview with Helen Trappitt about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Object Overview of 'Earthquake hazard and risk assessment study Stage 1 Part B: Probabilistics seismic hazard assessment and earthquake scenarios for the Canterbury region, and historic earthquakes in Christchurch (Stirling et al, 1999).'
The organisation had to hire over 1000 new staff members to manage the claims.
Summary of oral history interview with Roman about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Object Overview of 'Earthquake hazard and risk assessment study Stage 1 Part A: Earthquake source identification and characterisation'.
A brochure covering the causes of earthquakes, how earthquakes could affect Canterbury, and public preparedness.
A PDF copy of a news item from the union.org.nz website, titled, "Canterbury Earthquake".
A PDF copy of a publication commemorating the 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquake. The publication was produced to raise funds for the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.
Summary of oral history interview with Archna Tandon about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Sharon Torstonson about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Object Overview of 'Canterbury region earthquake source identification and characterisation (Kingsbury and Pettinga, 2008).'
Summary of oral history interview with Emily Nooapii about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
This week marks 10 years since the start of the Canterbury earthquakes.
An earthquake memories story from Warren Campbell-Trotter, Nurse Coordinator (Quality and Risk), Hillmorton Hospital, titled, "An earthquake experience".
Summary of oral history interview with Adele Kelly about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Ellenor about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Anne about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
An earthquake memories story from Richard Clinghan, Resident Medical Officer, titled, "Earthquakes not enough to put off British doctors".
Summary of oral history interview with Laine Barker about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Tracey Shewan about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Susan Allen about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Laurence about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Leanne Curtis about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Lindsey James about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.