The CTV Building was inspected by engineers after the 4 September 2010 Canterbury earthquake and after the 26 December 2010 4.9 magnitude aftershock . On both occasions , the building was declared safe , having suffered only superficial damage . The building collapsed in the 22 February 2011 earthquake and , due to its high death toll of over 100 people , has become one of the symbols of the earthquake
2010 Canterbury earthquake
2010 Canterbury earthquake
CTV Building