EARTHQUAKE IN NELSON.
WELLINGTON, October 11. The Secretary of the General Post Office has been advised of the following message received from Takaka (Nelson) : “A very violent and alarming earthquake, lasting several seconds, was experienced throughout this district at 12.10 a.m. today. The direction was north-west to south-east. Many minor shocks, accompanied by loud detonating noises, continued throughout the morning. No material damage is reported.”
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Otago Witness, Issue 3996, 14 October 1930, Page 31
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65EARTHQUAKE IN NELSON. Otago Witness, Issue 3996, 14 October 1930, Page 31
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