Magnitude 4.1 earthquake north of Porirua felt across central New Zealand

GeoNet recorded the shaking as originating from a point 10km north west of Porirua at a depth of 22km at 10.05pm. Photo / GeoNet

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Porirua has been felt by more than 16,000 people across the middle of the country.

GeoNet recorded the shaking as originating from a point 10km northwest of Porirua at a depth of 22km at 10.05pm.

More than 16,000 people had reported feeling the earthquake only 10 minutes later as of 10.15pm, most rating it weak to light in strength.

GeoNet described the shaking as “moderate”.

The shaking was felt across the bottom of the North Island and top of the South Island.

M3.7 quake causing light shaking near Porirua https://t.co/YOVanOFvEP

— GeoNet (@geonet) June 3, 2024