A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has rocked the lower North Island this evening.
GeoNet said the 35km-deep quake struck 20km east of Pongaroa, on the east coast near the border between Wairarapa and Manawatu, at 9.05pm.
The quake was described as strong and was felt in many parts of Hawke's Bay, including Hastings and Havelock North.
