Cameron checked with Civil Defence and Emergency staff, who said it was more than 200km deep.
The shockwave spreads along the fault line that rises as it heads towards Wellington, he said.
"Certainly no reports of damage."
A bit of a shaky start to a long weekend for many of us. We hope everyone is feeling ok after that. It's good reminder to practice Drop, Cover and Hold for New Zealand ShakeOut next week. #eqnzhttps://t.co/sHNAXLYUwn
— National Emergency Management Agency (@NZcivildefence) October 21, 2021
A staff member at BP Taumarunui said he didn't feel it either.
Ruapehu Civil Defence controller Clive Manley said there were no reports of damage or other issues from the quake that was centered to the south-west of Taumarunui.
GNS science reported the earthquake at a depth of 210km and shaking as weak.
Council's civil defence team was ready to react to any calls for assistance but at this stage none had been received, Manley said.