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1929 Murchison earthquake

1929 CE · New Zealand, Oceania · Disaster

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.

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