# 1931 Hawke's Bay Earthquake Memorial

Napier, New Zealand

This memorial honours the 256 people killed when a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Hawke's Bay on 3 February 1931. New Zealand's deadliest natural disaster levelled Napier and Hastings, and from the ruins rose the Art Deco city seen today.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for 1931 Hawke's Bay Earthquake Memorial, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -39.491, 176.917

[City page](/cities/napier)

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