HOROWHENUA DISTRICT, Manawatū-Whanganui Region — A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Foxton Beach on Sunday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor rattled at 11:04 UTC (23:04 local time), with its epicenter approximately 65 km west of Foxton Beach and a depth of 81 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 10 reports via its online form from people who indicate they experienced weak shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in cities like Wellington and Kapiti reported feeling the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are reinforced masonry and unreinforced brick with timber floor construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey