It is closely associated with the Hope Fault and Jordan Thrust at its south-easternmost edge and likely joins with the Clarence Fault to form the Wairarapa Fault offshore in Cook Strait . Before joining with the Clarence Fault , The offshore segment of the Kekerengu Fault is known as the Needles Fault . Both the Kekerengu Fault and the Needles Fault ruptured in the 7.8 ( ) 2016 Kaikoura earthquake
2016 Kaikoura earthquake
2016 Kaikoura earthquake
Marlborough Fault System