12:47 pm today

Shallow 4.4 earthquake rattles lower North Island

12:47 pm today
Map showing the location of the quake near Seddon on Wednesday.

Photo: GeoNet

A moderate earthquake has struck in the upper South Island.

The 4.4 magnitude quake was at a depth of 9km and 15km east of Seddon.

More than 1500 people had reported feeling the quake shortly after it struck.

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