USAID/OFDA New Zealand Earthquake Program Map

The epicenter was located 3.1 miles deep. The earthquake's impact was felt across the South Island, with reports of damage and aftershocks in various regions. The Modified Mercalli (MMI) Intensity Scale was used to measure the earthquake's intensity. The scale ranges from 0 to 10, with 0 indicating no damage and 10 indicating extreme damage. The MMI intensity for the 2011 Christchurch earthquake was estimated to be in the range of 7 to 8, indicating severe to violent shaking. The earthquake's impact was widespread, with reports of damage and aftershocks in various regions. The cities of Christchurch, Nelson, Dunedin, Wanganui, Hastings, Gisborne, Hamilton, Tauranga, Auckland, Whangarei, Greymouth, and Invercargill were all affected. The earthquake also caused significant damage to infrastructure, including buildings, roads, and bridges. The USGS reported that the earthquake's intensity was felt across the South Island, with the greatest impact in the Canterbury region. The city of Christchurch was particularly affected, with widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. The earthquake also caused significant disruption to daily life, with many residents forced to evacuate their homes and seek shelter. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) provided humanitarian assistance to New Zealand in response to the earthquake. The assistance included emergency shelter support and urban search and rescue operations. The American Red Cross also provided support to affected communities, including emergency shelter and food assistance. The earthquake's impact was felt across the South Island, with significant damage to infrastructure and disruption to daily life. The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale was used to measure the earthquake's intensity, with estimates ranging from 7 to 8. The USGS reported that the earthquake's intensity was felt across the South Island, with the greatest impact in the Canterbury region.