19 Jun 2014

Quakes over 4 magnitude in S Island

1:09 pm on 19 June 2014

Two quakes measuring more than magnitude 4 have rocked the South Island this morning - a 4.4 west of Te Anau and a 4.5 near Seddon.

The first quake, a magnitude 4.4 magnitude, was recorded 60 kms west of Te Anau at 9.44am, at a depth of 44kms.

A second, near Seddon, measuring 4.5 was recorded just after 11am. It was 44 kms deep.

There were no reports of damage.

The 4.5 magnitude quake was centred near Seddon.

The 4.5 magnitude quake was centred near Seddon. Photo: GEONET