Category New Zealand

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Depth 10 km Strikes Off West Coast of South Island, New Zealand on 29th April 2025

The region has a rich and important history. The land itself is ancient, stretching back to the Carboniferous period; this is evident by the amount of carboniferous materials naturally found there, especially coal. First settled by Kāi Tahu in approximately 1200 AD, the area…