The 4.8 magnitude quake struck 20km southwest of Cheviot at 10.19am. Photo / GeoNet.org.nz
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Strong 4.8 earthquake hits New Zealand
THE South Island has been rocked by a strong earthquake this morning.
The 4.8-magnitude quake has struck north Canterbury.
It was located 20 kilometres south-west of Cheviot at 10.19am, at a depth of 10km.
Reports are coming in that it's been widely felt across the region.
- additional reporting by Newstalk ZB
- NZ Herald
