Kaikoura earthquake rattles New Zealand
The quake, which hit at 11.24pm was centred 10km north-east of Kaikoura at a depth of 16km.
A strong 5.1-magnitude earthquake has struck near Kaikoura and been felt by thousands of people.
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The quake, which hit at 11.24pm on Wednesday night, was centred 10km north-east of Kaikoura at a depth of 16km.
Just when you think the shaking is lessening. Whammo. #staysafe #kaikoura #marlborough #welly #eqnz
— kiwichoccie (@kiwichoccie) February 1, 2017
The quake was felt in the South Island, and as far north as Auckland, according to felt reports on GeoNet.
More than 2000 people reported feeling the quake which was rated as "strong" by GeoNet.
There were no quake-related police or Fire Service callouts overnight on Thursday.
M5.1 quake causing moderate shaking near Kaikoura https://t.co/CBMxrhLZZU
— geonet (@geonet_above5) February 1, 2017
Those who felt the shake took to social media to share their thoughts on it. One person described it as a gentle rocking that did not rattle them much.
Ready for another round of #eqnz or wind tomorrow... With strong possibility of bonus horizontal rain! #wedontneednosummer
— J (@geeknz) February 1, 2017
Yes-felt that one in paraparaumu too. Still not keen on these :(#eqnz
— Valerie Lees (@v_lees) February 1, 2017
Felt like a friendly #eqnz , gently rocking #Wellington at bedtime. Seemed to go on a good few seconds though. https://t.co/6pQuVRzbKz
— sqow (@shenqow) February 1, 2017
Not sure. Were they #eqnz a wee while ago or just @gunsnroses doing a sound check @WestpacStadium...
— Philip Reeve (@philipreeve) February 1, 2017
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