GeoNet reports the shake struck 40km north-east of Picton, at a depth of 28 kilometres - just before three this afternoon.

Over nine-thousand five-hundred people have reported feeling it - majority in the Wellington region.

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05 Jan: A call for the urgent return of seven turtles stolen in Hastings

04 Jan: State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened

04 Jan: The weather is set to improve for many today after a dreary start to the weekend

03 Jan: MetService is forecasting severe weather to batter the North Island's East Coast this weekend

03 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region

02 Jan: Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather

02 Jan: Crans-Montana ski resort fire witnesses recall how the tragic blaze unfolded

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