Murchison, New Zealand Earthquake Kills 17, Worst Disaster June 17, 1929
The town of Murchison, New Zealand is rocked by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killing 17. At the time it was New Zealand's worst natural disaster.
Date: June 17, 1929
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