EARTHQUAKE IN CHRISTCHURCH.
Christchurch, March 30.
An earthquake occurred in Christchurch last night, shortly after 8.15. The record taken by the seismometer at the local magnetic observatory was developed this morning, and it shows that two very slight shocks were registered. The first lasted about thirty seconds, beginning at 18.4 minutes past eight and ending at 18.9 minutes past eight. The second shock lasted about 36 seconds, beginning at 19.6 minutes past eight and ending at 20.2 minutes past eight. The first shock seemed to have had the stronger motion of the two.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 820, 31 March 1910, Page 3
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93EARTHQUAKE IN CHRISTCHURCH. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 820, 31 March 1910, Page 3
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