Seventeen-thousand people have reported feeling the jolt, which is being described by Geonet as 'strong'.

It struck 15 kilometres south-west of Wellington before midnight last night, at a depth of 13 kilometres.

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28 Jan: The first victim of the Mount landslide's been formally identified by the Coroner as Max Furse-Kee

28 Jan: The Black Foils believe they can be on the startline for next month's Sail GP event in Auckland

28 Jan: Police have closed access to Battle Hill Forest Park - as searches for a downed helicopter continue north of Wellington

28 Jan: Otaki MP Tim Costley is urging people to give emergency services space, after a reported helicopter crash near Paekakariki Hill Road, north of Wellington

28 Jan: Police are asking for help in finding Christchurch man Roy Markland - with grave concerns for his welfare, after he was last seen yesterday leaving his Burnside address

28 Jan: A scene examination is continuing in Clutha, after the death of a vet

28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui

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