Early investigations immediately following the 14 November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake indicate that up to of motion may have occurred on the Kekerengu Fault during the 7.8 magnitude quake . During this earthquake the offshore continuation of the Kekerengu Fault to the north east , known as the Needles Fault , ruptured as well . NIWA marine geologist Dr Philip Barnes said the length of the Kekerengu – Needles Fault rupture may extend for about , consisting of on land and under the sea
2016 Kaikoura earthquake
2016 Kaikoura earthquake
Kekerengu Fault