1904 Cape Turnagain earthquake struck north of Cape Turnagain on the morning of 9 August with a magnitude estimated at 6.8 and 7.0 – 7.2 It was felt throughout the North Island and upper South Island , with many communities within a radius reporting noticeable ground shaking . Heavy damage occurred to the landscape and personal property and one man died . It was the largest to strike New Zealand since the 7.0 North Canterbury earthquake in 1888
North Canterbury earthquake
1888 North Canterbury earthquake
1904 Cape Turnagain earthquake