A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck NZ

Publish date: Tuesday, 30 Oct 2018, 4:27PM

KEY POINTS FROM NZHERALD.CO.NZ:

6.2 magnitude earthquake, 25km south-west of Taumarunui
Felt widely around the lower North Island and upper South Island
No immediate reports of damage
Parliament temporarily suspended but now resumed
No tsunami threat

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck much of Aotearoa this afternoon.

It was centered 25 kilometers south-west of Taumarunui, in the Manawatu region.

The quake was widely felt with people in Wellington reporting it went on for around 30 seconds.

Parliament was sitting when the earthquake struck, and the moment was caught on camera. Check out the moment the quake struck in the video above.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern posted about the incident on Twitter, and said that it was important to check on family and friends

To those who felt the quake - GNS have confirmed their assessment that it was M6.2 and 25km SW of Taumarunui. Widely felt across central NZ. Grabbing updates from officials but in the meantime, do check on those around you!
— Jacinda Ardern (@jacindaardern) October 30, 2018

This earthquake is the largest earthquake since the magnitude 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake in November 2016, which killed two people.

Videos of the earthquake have been posted to social media, with many people across the country feeling rattled by the earthquake.

excuse the mess but here's my Earthquake: The Experience™ vid pic.twitter.com/a2GmSka3mm
— 🎄🌙🦇 spooky's christmas 🦇🌙🎄 (@gnat_fly) October 30, 2018

GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the 6.2 Magnitude 207 km deep earthquake south-west of Taumarunui. Remember to Drop Cover and Hold during any aftershocks. #eqnz
— MCDEM (@NZcivildefence) October 30, 2018

For the latest on news regarding the latest earthquake, visit nzherald.co.nz