GeoNet
More than 16,000 people reported feeling a magnitude 4.1 earthquake north of Porirua, which was felt across central New Zealand. The earthquake occurred at 10:27 pm and was located 15km east of Porirua at a depth of 5km. The quake was widely felt in Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Kapiti.
Impact of the Earthquake
The earthquake caused no damage, but it was widely felt by residents in the affected areas. Many people took to social media to share their experiences and report feeling the shaking. GeoNet, New Zealand's geological hazard monitoring system, recorded the earthquake and provided updates on its website.