AN EARTHQUAKE

Hokitika Guardian, 22 April 1931, Page 5

AN EARTHQUAKE

FELT AT NAPIER. {thj Tcltstfraph—Per Press Association) NAPIER, April 22. A fairly severe shake was felt at 11.10. A few partly demolished walls fell, But no damage is reported. The chief concern of residents seemed to be anxiety as tfi the effect elsewhere. FELT AT WELLINGTON. WELLINGTON, April 22. The shock felt at Wairoa this morning was felt feebly at Wellington. A small shake of local origin was felt yesterday afternoon at 4.40. At noon to-day seismographs at Kelli urn were recording a long distance shake, the origin of which cannot be ascertained till later. A QUAKE. DANNEYIRKE, April 22. A jolting quake at 5 yesterday, was followed by a severe disturbance at flji-I to-day. being of sufficient strength to cause many people to hurriedly leave IniildSngs. No damage was done. SHARP EARTHQUAKE. WAIPUKURAU. April 22. A severe earthquake shock was experienced at 11.12 this morning. The shock comprised a sudden jolt followed by a gentle swaying motion. People hurriedly left, buildings and rushed into the street and open places. Children promptly evacuated from the schools. No damage is reported. Clocks stopped, overhead wires rocked and buildings creakdtf ominously. The residents of Waipawa were similarly alarmed but there was no damage. SEVERE SHOCK. WAIROA, April 22. A severe shock of earthquake was f!c this nuV-iiia.g ‘e/t 11.7. greatly alarming the residents.