The quake was centred 25km south-west of Whanganui. Photo / File
The quake was centred 25km south-west of Whanganui. Photo / File
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Whanganui on Friday morning with thousands reporting feeling the jolt around the North Island.
The earthquake, which was recorded at a depth of 12km, struck at 8.02am around 25km south-west of Whanganui.
Thousands reported feeling the quake, with reports from Wellington to as far north as New Plymouth.
Bit of a shaky start to Friday in the lower North Island - a M4.2 earthquake with light shaking 22 km south-west of Whanganui. We've received more than 2200 felt reports. For more detail, see https://t.co/Gesrg6vis2pic.twitter.com/ukM5wLutsZ
