GeoNet says 856 people reported feeling shaking following the 4.4-magnitude earthquake. Photo / SuppliedGeoNet says 856 people reported feeling shaking following the 4.4-magnitude earthquake. Photo / SuppliedHundreds of people have reported feeling a 4.4-magnitude earthquake near the top of the South Island. GeoNet said a 10km deep earthquake with "moderate" shaking was recorded 15km southeast of Seddon at 8.16pm. By 9.30pm, 856 people who had felt the earthquake had reported it to GeoNet, including four reports of "extreme" shaking.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 22, 2022 17:19 UTC