1460 (1410-1510) | 1460 Wellington Earthquake
Description
Events in the same region
| Date | Title | Region | Preferred Magnitude | Quality* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1460s | 1460 Wellington Earthquake | Alpine Fault | 8 | C |
| 1717s | 1717 Alpine Fault Earthquake | Alpine Fault | 8.1 | D |
References
- GHEA (GHEC v1.0) -Albini P., Musson R.M.W., Rovida A., Locati M., Gomez Capera A.A., and Viganò D. (2014). The Global Earthquake History. Earthquake Spectra, May 2014, Vol.30, No.2, pp. 607-624. http://doi.org/10.1193/122013EQS297 - Link
- Wells et al. (1999) -Wells, A., Yetton, M. D., Duncan, R. P., & Stewart, G. H. (1999). Prehistoric dates of the most recent Alpine fault earthquakes, New Zealand. Geology, 27(11), 995-998. - Link
Event Characteristics
| Preferred Magnitude | 8.00 (7.60-8.00) |
|---|---|
| Epicenter | -41.200°N, 174.800°E |
| Depth | unknown |
| Tsunami | no/unknown |
| Paleo-Event | yes |
| Quality of Evidence | C |
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Magnitude Range
| Year | Reference | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | GHEA (GHEC v1.0) | 8 |
| 1999 | Wells et al. (1999) | 7.8 (7.6-8) |
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