- A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Wellington, waking residents with a “jolt”.
- GeoNet reported the quake occurred at a depth of 20km.
- Locals described the shaking as moderate, with many hearing it before feeling it.
Residents at the bottom of the North Island were awakened by a “jolt” overnight after a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Upper Hutt.
GeoNet reported the quake struck within 5km of Upper Hutt at a depth of 20km just after midnight.
It described the shaking as moderate.
