GeoNet says the quake hit 10 kilometres east of Seddon at a depth of 9 kilometres just after 12:30 this afternoon.

Nearly 1500 people have reported feeling the shake.

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04 Feb: So-called predator ducks have shocked conservation staff in the Mackenzie Basin

03 Feb: Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo wants to leave a lasting impact on New Zealand rugby

03 Feb: Communities around Hawke's Bay are commemorating 95 years since the 1931 earthquake

02 Feb: Humidity in Auckland has hit 93 percent - and MetService says temperatures in the Super City are not expected to drop much lower than 29 degrees as the day goes on

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