Marlborough quake felt in Picton, Wellington

The earthquake was centred 30km west of Picton, near the Rai Valley, at a depth of 100km. File photo / Sarah Ivey

A deep 4.2 earthquake in Marlborough this morning was felt in Picton and Wellington, according to GNS Science.

The quake struck at 8.31am, and was centred 30km west of Picton, near the Rai Valley, at a depth of 100km.

GNS Science received reports the quake was felt in Havelock, Maraetai Bay, Picton, Te Aro, Newton, and Churton Park.

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