This morning's earthquake was centred 15km from Christchurch.
This morning's earthquake was centred 15km from Christchurch.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken awake many Christchurch residents this morning.
The 6.25am quake was centred 15km southeast of Christchurch at a depth of 2km, EQNZ said.
Despite it being rated as "light" by authorities, many residents reported it feeling much stronger than that - particularly for those inand around places including Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula and Waltham.
By 6.45am, just over 5800 people reported feeling it via the GeoNet app.
More than 100 people reported it as feeling "strong" while seven said it felt severe where they were.
Three people said it felt "extreme" when it hit.
No wonder that #earthquake was strong. The epicentre was 15 km from the house (approx 9 miles). And it was 2 km deep. 3.8 mag, but shallow and practically sitting on top of it? Yep, that's going to be a nice rock-n-roll of the house. Well, I'm awake.#Christchurch#NewZealandpic.twitter.com/cnBPbQbi8V
"Short, sharp and shallow for Christchurch this morning," GeoNet said.
"That quake was only a magnitude 3.8 but at 7km depth under Lyttelton Harbour, which is why 6000 of you Cantabrians across the city and Banks Peninsula felt it!
