The 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake, also known as the Napier earthquake, occurred in New Zealand at 10:47 am on 3 February, killing 256, injuring thousands and devastating the Hawke's Bay region. It remains New Zealand's deadliest natural disaster. Centred 15 km north of Napier, it lasted for two and…
20th Century · 3rd February
The Hawke's Bay earthquake, New Zealand's worst natural disaster, kills 258.
1931
Year of Event
95
Years Ago