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| UTC time | 1901-11-15 20:15 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 16957744 |
| USGS-ANSS | n/a |
| Local date | 16 November 1901 |
| Local time | 07:47 NZT |
| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Depth | 33 km |
| Areas affected | South Island, New Zealand |
| Casualties | 1 death |
The 1901 Cheviot earthquake occurred at 07:47 NZT on 16 November 1901 (20:15 15 November UTC) [1] with an estimated magnitude of 6.9, centred near the township of Cheviot in the Canterbury region of New Zealand.
A baby was killed when a sod hut collapsed. [2] Other casualties in the Canterbury region are not known.
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