CEISMIC is a comprehensive digital archive of video, audio, documents and images related to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

We’re building a comprehensive digital archive of video, audio, documents and images related to the Canterbury Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.

It’s not just about the shaking, but also about the struggles, the chaos and the creativity that followed.

Everyone has a story to tell — share yours with us.

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Canterbury Earthquake Resources Find A Permanent Home

CEISMIC is the new home for a collection of lessons learnt from the Canterbury earthquakes.

Looking back at September 2010

The CEISMIC team look back at the optimism and relief of September 2010 through a series of images from the archive.

Remembering 22 February 2011

As we mark the 10th anniversary of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that devastated Ōtautahi Christchurch, we remember those who were lost, and send our deepest aroha to those who have suffered.

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Remembering 22 February 2011

22/02/2021
Looking back at September 2010

4/09/2020
QuakeBox Take 2

20/08/2020
Canterbury Earthquake Resources Find A Permanent Home

7/07/2020
Understanding Place

29/03/2018

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Everyone has a story to tell — share yours with us.

Featured

Canterbury Earthquake Resources Find A Permanent Home

Looking back at September 2010

Remembering 22 February 2011

News

Remembering 22 February 2011

Looking back at September 2010

QuakeBox Take 2

Canterbury Earthquake Resources Find A Permanent Home

Understanding Place