You can use the following links to find out more about earthquakes and,
in particular, the 1929 Murchison Earthquake

Murchison Museum

Murchison Area School

Christchurch Library

Nelson Museum (1)

Nelson Museum (2)

New Zealand Earthquakes

1929 Murchison Earthquake (1)

1929 Murchison Earthquake (2)

You can also use the following link to find out more about the descendants of one of the families who were involved in the 1929 Murchison Earthquake

Jim and Bev Payne's Website