Christchurch Earthquake Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

Christchurch Cathedral Reconstruction Christchurch, New Zealand, suffered a series of earthquakes between September 2010 and early 2012, and thousands of buildings across the city collapsed or suffered severe damage.

Earthquake 2011

This road damage was caused by the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that occurred near Christchurch, New Zealand on 4 September 2010. Through the failure of the road, it shows the fragility of built infrastructure that we depend upon every day. What would happen if your business was unable to ship its products due to damaged road networks? How resilient would you be to an earthquake?

Building demolished by an earthquake, Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch Earthquake 2011

An almost demolished building on the closed area of downtown of Christchurch, After the earthquake on 22 February 2011 a lot of areas and buildings in the city had to be closed for repair, demolition and rebuilding.

"Christchurch, New Zealand - March 4, 2013: A police car drives past damaged buildings on New Regent St near Cathedral Square. Parts of the Christchurch CBD have been fenced off and declared a red zone as the city rebuilds and recovers from the devastating February 2011 Christchurch earthquake."

Red tape reading 'danger keep out' preventing people crossing a bridge. Taken in Christchurch after the earthquake which struck on 22nd February 2011.

Demolishing of a building, destroed by the earthquake of 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand

Multistory building destroyed by an earthquake, Christchurch, New Zealand

Earthquake 2011

Looking at city after earthquake, taken March 2013

"Christchurch, New Zealand - April 28, 2012: Framed by the rubble from the former Crowne Plaza Hotel demolition, the earthquake damaged Price Waterhouse Coopers building is being prepared for demolition by Nikau Contractors Limited."

"Christchurch, New Zealand - April 30, 2012: The severely damaged McKenzie and Willis Building"

Christchurch, New Zealand - May 27, 2019: The Christchurch Cathedral collapsed due to the 2011 earthquake

Destroyed houses near the center of Christchurch, New Zealand. Recorded in March 2012. Depressing mood with barrier fence.

Christchurch, New Zealand, November 16, 2012: Piles of rubble in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand, since the big earthquake

DSLR Picture of Abandoned Homes After the terrible 2011 Earthquake in Christchurch area in New Zealand. The house is damaged on the cliff edge and the sky is clear blue.

7 March 2006: Christchurch, New Zealand - The Art Gallery, Te Puna o Waiwhetu, glass building reflecting colours of setting sun. The Art Gallery survived the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 and was used as the earthquake response headquarters.

Ruin of famous Christchurch Cathedral after the earthquake of 2011, South Island of New Zealand

Christchurch, New Zealand - Jan 29, 2020: ChristChurch Cathedral is reinstating after 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

Detail of a historic building after 2011 earthquake, secured from collapsing, Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch, New Zealand.

"Christchurch, New Zealand - March 4, 2013: Three tourists stand before the fenced remains of the Christchurch Cathedral at Cathedral Square, as a police car drives past. The landmark Anglican church was badly damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake and is still undergoing repairs two years on.."

"Christchurch, New Zealand - January 13, 2011: Buildings demolished in Manchester Street. Extensive damage in cordoned off areas to keep pedestrians safe."

FILE - 22 February 2021, Christchurch, New Zealand. Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel greet members of the civil defence force at the national memorial service marking the 10th anniversary of the Canterbury earthquakes.

Christchurch, New Zealand - January 13, 2011: Buildings in ruins months after earthquake.

The inside of Christchurch Cardboard Chaple, Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, New Zealand.

"Christchurch, New Zealand - July 18, 2012: Buildings in the CBD being dismantled by crane after earthquake damage"

Christchurch, New Zealand, September 22, 2011: Crumbling facade of the catholic cathedral in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand,damaged in the big earthquake. This building has now been condemned.

Christchurch damage from 2011 earthquake

An image of temporary entrance to Christchurch Cathedral, build from temporary scaffold structure and vertical garden. ChristChurch Cathedral is a deconsecrated Anglican cathedral in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. The cathedral was built in the second half of the 19th century and located in the centre of the city surrounded by Cathedral Square. It was the cathedral seat of the Bishop of Christchurch in the New Zealand tikanga of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. The February 2011 Christchurch earthquake destroyed the spire and part of the tower and severely damaged the structure of the remaining building.

Christchurch, New Zealand - May 2, 2015: Christchurch Cathedral was demolished by the earthquake in February 2010. Now the building is on reconstructuion and it is a popular sightseeng spot for tourists.

Christchurch, New Zealand - February 22, 2016: The arch of the Bridge of Remembrance in Christchurch under repair after the 2011 earthquake, shot five years after the disaster.

Damaged building surrounded by scaffolding following the Christchurch earthquake in 2011

The damaged ChristChurch Cathedral in New Zealand

The iconic Anglican Cathedral remains a ruin in Christchurch, New Zealand,. Debate still rages over the fate of the condemned building.

Christchurch, New Zealand.

Earthquake 2011

Christchurch cathedral ruin after earthquake, New Zealand

Christchurch, New Zealand - 10 August 2013: Chancery Lane in Christchurch post the 2011 earthquake

Christchurch earthquake rebuild. A rebuild zone sign located on the outskirts of the city in Christchurch, New Zealand

Cathedral ruined after earthquake, Christchurch, New Zealand

Downtown of Christchurch. On February 2011 the earthquake brought down many buildings. Heritage buildings suffered heavy damage. Christchurch, South Island of New Zealand, February 4, 2018

Ruin of famous Christchurch Cathedral after the earthquake of 2011, South Island of New Zealand

"Christchurch, New Zealand - April 4, 2011: Bridge area sectioned off with cones in Christchurch after the earthquake which struck on 22nd February 2011."

In this 11 September 2020 photo shot at dusk, the mixed progress of the decade-long earthquake rebuild efforts in Christchurch Central are apparent. In the foreground centre is the Bus Interchange which opened in 2015. In the foreground right is the Christchurch EntX (Entertainment Central) building which features movie theatres and restaurants that opened in 2018. In the background are a number of car parks. Low-rise buildings damaged by the quakes used to occupy those sites. Empty spaces are a common sight across Christchurch where buildings once stood. The Port Hills are visible in the distance. The Canterbury Earthquakes struck on 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011.

Christchurch, New Zealand.

Christchurch, New Zealand - December 4, 2015: Visitors at ChristChurch Cathedral. The 2011 Christchurch earthquake destroyed the spire and part of the tower, and severely damaged the structure of the remaining building.

Christchurch, New Zealand - February 22, 2016: Shops in the new shipping container shopping area opened as the first major step towards reconstruction of the severely earthquake damaged city.

ChristChurch Anglican cathedral in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Demolition of a building destroyed by an earthquake, Christchurch, New Zealand

In this 11 September 2020 photo shot at dusk, the progress of the decade-long earthquake rebuild efforts in Christchurch Central are apparent. None of the buildings that stood here 10 years ago in this perspective were saved. All of the buildings in this image, plus the seats along the river bank, were constructed after the quakes. The new buildings feature a mix of retail, restaurants, and offices. The Canterbury Earthquakes struck on 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011.

Damage to parkland by the Avon River from the 6.4 earthquake in Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand, 22-2-2011

Christchurch, New Zealand - February 22, 2016: Christchurch city streets in poor conditions, exactly five years after the earthquake in 2011. Roadworks and reconstruction in progress. Cloudy day in the biggest city of the South Island, New Zealand.

Christchurch, New Zealand - January 26, 2015: A sign in front of a damanged building discusses the challenges to rebuilding the city of Christchurch, New Zealand that was hit with a devastating earthquake in February 2011. The city still struggles to fix thousands of buildings with quake damage.

Christchurch, New Zealand, April 24, 2013: Views of abandonment and damage following the 2011 earthquake which caused widespread damage thoughout the New Zealand south island city of ChristchurchChristchurch, New Zealand, April 24, 2013: Views of abandonment and damage following the 2011 earthquake which caused widespread damage thoughout the New Zealand south island city of Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand - April 13, 2014: Visited city square of Christchurch. Most area were underconstruction from the earthquake damage