Quakes continue to shake south

Western Fiordland continues to be rocked by earthquakes following last wednesday's quake that measured 7.8 on the Richter scale.

Last night a quake measuring 5.2 struck 110km west of Te Anau.

The quake hit at 8.48pm and had a focal depth of 12km.

According to the GNS website, the quake was felt as far east as Winton in Southland.

At 5.11pm yesterday there was another quake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale and struck 170 km west of Te Anau.

- NZHERALD STAFF