A 5.1 magnitude quake has struck north-east of Kaikoura late tonight. GeoNet reported the earthquake at 11.23pm at a depth of 16km and 10km north-east of Kaikoura. Email news, photos and videos to newsdesk@nzherald.co.nzIt had been labelled "moderate'' in strength, but has since been upgraded to "strong". M5.1 quake causing moderate shaking near Kaikoura https://t.co/3z37cS4TpM — GeoNet (@geonet) February 1, 2017Central fire communications said about 12.15am they had not received any earthquake-related calls or any reports of damage in the Wellington region. While central ambulance communications also said they had not received any reports of injuries.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 01, 2017 10:37 UTC