A 4.1 magnitude earthquake has struck near Wellington.
GeoNet recorded the quake 30km southwest of the capital.
Geonet seismologist Bill Fry said the earthquake was centred in the middle of Cook Strait with a depth of 35km.
"I would consider it to be an intermediate depth," he said.
He said he didn't think there would be much damage with an earthquake of this size.
No large after-shocks were recorded by Geonet.
There has been some chatter on Twitter from Wellingtonians who felt the shake.
Delia Gill wrote, "Just had a little earthquake in Wellington - 4.1 ... wake up call for the afternoon ;)."
McNab said, "shake shake its an earth quake! #wellington #earthquake."
However some didn't feel the shake.
Vivek Katial said, "Didn't feel that earthquake #wellington."
A central fire communications spokesman said there were no reports of damage or injuries.
