An earthquake described by government agency GeoNet as "strong intensity" rocked Otago at 11:18pm tonight.
Of magnitude 4.7km, it was centred 30km west of Dunedin, at a depth of 5km.
Within 10 minutes, GeoNet had received 1082 reports of it being felt.
Responses on twitter
• Felt my first EarthQuake in NZ! Only taken 2 years. - Ian Griffin, Otago Museum Director.
• My jack russell terrier was unsettled for a good full 10 minutes, then bang! Big rolling earthquake - Dudley Benson, local artist and musician.
• Sleep Safe Dunedin Peps. If u can. Hahah I'm wide awake - Aaron Smith, professional rugby player for the Highlanders and All Blacks.
