The fault that caused the Christchurch earthquake, specifically the Port Hills Fault, last moved during the significant earthquake that struck on February 22, 2011. This earthquake had a magnitude of 6.3 and resulted in widespread damage and loss of life in Christchurch, New Zealand. The fault movement during this event was part of the ongoing tectonic activity in the region.
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