Why did the Christchurch earthquake 2011) in New Zealand cause much more damage than the larger Canterbury earthquake 2010)?

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The Christchurch earthquake in 2011 caused more damage primarily because it was closer to Christchurch, a large city, and struck an area where buildings had already been weakened by the earlier Canterbury earthquake in 2010. This proximity to a densely populated area and the compromised structural integrity of buildings from the previous quake significantly increased the damage and impact.

Why Did the Christchurch Earthquake 2011) in New Zealand Cause