settlement in about 1850. Investigations show that at least three events have occurred, the most recent of which is dated to between 1720 and 1840. Seismic hazard All segments of the Hope Fault are likely to experience future earthquakes, the largest such events, a possible magnitude 7.5, would be expected from the Conway segment or the Jordan Thrust. References External links Photo of displacement on the Hope Fault in 1888 at Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Seismic faults of New Zealand Active faults Strike-slip faults Fault, Hope