Magnitude 4.6 earthquake near White Island

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake has been recorded 5km east of White Island.

The GeoNet website says the earthquake struck at 12:26pm and was at a depth of 103 km.

People from Whakatane, Opotiki, Hawke's Bay and Gisborne have registered "felt" reports on the GeoNet website.

M4.4 quake causing weak shaking near White Island https://t.co/CxqQPOb2lG

— GeoNet (@geonet) May 2, 2016