Kekerengu Fault
The Kekerengu Fault is an active dextral strike-slip fault in the northeastern part of South Island, New Zealand. It is closely associated with the Hope Fault and Jordan Thrust at its south-easternmost edge and likely joins with the Clarence Fault to form the Wairarapa Fault offshore in Cook Strait.
Early investigations immediately following the 14 November 2016 Kaikōura earthquake indicate that up to of motion may have occurred on the Kekerengu Fault during the 7.8 magnitude quake. During this earthquake the offshore continuation of the Kekerengu Fault to the north east, known as the Needles Fault, ruptured as well. NIWA marine geologist Dr Philip Barnes said the length of the Kekerengu–Needles Fault rupture may extend for about, consisting of on land and under the sea.
