1855 Wairarapa Earthquake
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| Areas affected | New Zealand |
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| North Island | |
| Local date | 23 January 1855 |
| Magnitude | 8. 2–8. 3 Mw |
| Casualties | 7–9 deaths |
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| ID | 2198766 |
About 1855 Wairarapa Earthquake
The 1855 Wairarapa earthquake occurred on 23 January at about 9 p. m. , affecting much of the Cook Strait area of New Zealand, including Marlborough in the South Island and Wellington and Wairarapa in the North Island. In Wellington, close to the epicenter, shaking lasted for at least 50 seconds.
1855 Wairarapa earthquake Photos
