Christchurch Earthquake 6.3

Tweet Today Christchurch was shaken by the second biggest earthquake (a 6.3 Richter) after the one in September last year, but potentially its worst in that its epicentre was only 10 kilometers from the City-it was also shallower and the effects were far more devastating with widespread damage in the City. Unlike the September 2010 [...]

Christchurch Earthquake|Personal Report:”The Faith factor”

What is the reason for the difference in result between the Christchurch one and other earthquakes? (apart from the fact that maybe NZ has a building code in place whereas some countries do not). Jeff Crabtree made this interesting observation :”You can’t have a prosperous outcome (after a 7.1 earthquake) unless, like you, you have been singing “God Defend New Zealand” (referring to the New Zealand National anthem)