2013 Lake Grassmere earthquake [SEP] point in time
2013 Lake Grassmere earthquake
The 2013 Lake Grassmere earthquake was a magnitude 6.6 earthquake that occurred at 2:31:05  pm (NZST) on Friday 16 August 2013. The epicentre was located about 10 km south-east of Seddon, under Lake Grassmere, with a focal depth of 8 km. The earthquake caused significant land damage in the local area, with landslips blocking roads, including the main highway between Blenheim and Christchurch. Buildings in Seddon were damaged, with some being declared uninhabitable. The earthquake was widely felt in
). Specialty salts, including flaky salt, are also produced at Lake Grassmere.
Animal health products such as salt licks for farm animals are produced at Grassmere and Mt Maunganui.
At the end of summer Grassmere's gleaming white salt piles are easily seen from State Highway 1. This seasonal landmark forms a vivid contrast to the burnt brown of the Marlborough hills.
Seismic activity.
A fault running underneath Lake Grassmere triggered a magnitude 6.6 earthquake on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 2:31:05 pm. The quake