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Earthquake

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The Hawke’s Bay earthquake was New Zealand’s worst civil disaster. Over 250 people died following the 7.8 quake on 3 February 1931. In this full-length documentary, director Gaylene Preston (Hope and Wire) gathers eyewitness accounts from…

DirectorGaylene Preston
ProducerGaylene Preston

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 6 other countries

Earthquake isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, Belgium, France, Luxembourg and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

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Earthquake — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Earthquake?

Earthquake isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Australia, Belgium and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Earthquake on Netflix?

No, Earthquake is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Earthquake on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Earthquake isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Earthquake for free?

Earthquake isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.