1929 Murchison Earthquake
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| Areas affected | South Island |
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| New Zealand | |
| Magnitude | Ms 7. 8, Mw 7. 3 |
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| ID | 2197909 |
About 1929 Murchison Earthquake
The 1929 Murchison earthquake occurred at 10:17 am on 17 June. It struck the Murchison region of the South Island, with an estimated magnitude of 7. 3, and was felt throughout New Zealand. There were 17 deaths, mostly as a result of landslides triggered by the earthquake.
