The ground damage recorded in the Cape Turnagain earthquake is noted for being distinctly different from other earthquakes in the area , such as Hawke 's Bay in 1931 , Pahiatua in 1934 and Masterton in June and August 1942 . For example , there were more widespread landsliding and a larger amount of liquefaction . The distribution of landscape deformation such as landsliding was very extensive ( about 3,500 km ² ) and significant landslides were triggered at considerable distances
Pahiatua in 1934
1934 Pahiatua earthquake
1904 Cape Turnagain earthquake