A moderate earthquake shook the top of the South Island early this morning.
The magnitude 4.5 quake struck just east of Seddon shortly before 4am.

It was about 21km deep.
A few people woken by the quake took to Twitter after they were jolted awake.
The magnitude 4.5 quake struck just east of Seddon shortly before 4am. Photo / iStock
A moderate earthquake shook the top of the South Island early this morning.
The magnitude 4.5 quake struck just east of Seddon shortly before 4am.
It was about 21km deep.
A few people woken by the quake took to Twitter after they were jolted awake.
"Insomnia problem #29 feel every
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