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New Zealand's second deadliest earthquake, the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, kills 185 people.

Historical image related to New Zealand's second deadliest earthquake, the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, kills 185 people. from February 22, 2011

2011 Christchurch earthquake

February 2011 earthquake in New Zealand

A major earthquake occurred in Christchurch on Tuesday 22 February 2011 at 12:51 p.m. local time. The Mw6.2 earthquake struck the Canterbury Region in the South Island, centred 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) south-east of the central business district. It caused widespread damage…
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February 22

Day of the year

February 22 is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 312 days remain until the end of the year.
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