A light earthquake hit about 25km south-west of Wellington tonight.
The 3.7 earthquake was recorded at a depth of 22km at 8.32pm.
About 1600 people reported feeling the shake on Geonet's website.
Bit of a shudder here in Welly #eqnz
— Pete Huggins (@huggins_pm) September 12, 2020
Wee wobble. And close too! #eqnz pic.twitter.com/PUKaFGAPeY
— Shane Harmon (@ShaneHarmon) September 12, 2020
Good rattle #Eqnz
— Paul Harper (@pauljmharper) September 12, 2020
Sharp jolt, Aro Street, Wellington #eqnz
— Alison Hawkins (@Ali_Hawkins) September 12, 2020