The Canterbury Earthquake occurred on February 22, 2011, in the city of Christchurch, located in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. This powerful earthquake measured 6.3 on the Richter scale and struck at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life. The disaster resulted in 185 fatalities and thousands of injuries, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in New Zealand's history. Many buildings, including the iconic Christchurch Cathedral, were severely damaged or destroyed, leading to extensive rebuilding efforts in the years that followed.