BREAKING NEWS Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles both New Zealand islands
Both New Zealands North and South Islands have been rocked by an earthquake.
Both New Zealands North and South Islands have been rocked by an earthquake.
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck at 8.24am local time (6.24am AEDT) at a depth of 9km and was centered 10km south of Seddon, on the South Island.
Over 1,200 people reported feeling the early morning quake.
The quake was felt as far south as Rakaia and as far north as Palmerston North.
Residents in Witherlea, Redwoodtown and Blenheim in Marlborough and Karori and Te Aro in Wellington reported feeling the quake.
More to come.
Both New Zealands North and South Islands were rocked by an magnitude 4.8 earthquake on Friday morning (a GeoNet map is pictured)