EEFIT Mission Report: Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake of 22 February 2011

The mission’s purpose was to identify lessons in seismic design that can be learnt from the earthquake.

The report covers:

• The region’s tectonics, historical seismicity, geology and geomorphology
• The earthquake's seismological aspects
• New Zealand’s building stock and design practice
• Performance of buildings
• Performance of lifelines
• The earthquake's geotechnical aspects
• Disaster management
• Economic losses and insurance
• Mission conclusions