20 Feb 2017

'Strong' earthquake rattles Christchurch

2:33 pm on 20 February 2017

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck just north of Culverden has been felt throughout Christchurch.

The quake struck 5km north of Culverden.

The quake struck 5km north of Culverden. Photo: Geonet

The earthquake was 24km deep and struck at 2.16pm.

Geonet reports the quake was felt from Timaru to Palmerston North.