GeoNet reports it occurred just before 7am, at a depth of 18 kilometres - causing moderate shaking.

So far, 69 people have reported feeling the shake through the website.

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22 Nov: One person has died, following a two-vehicle crash between Sanson and Foxton

21 Nov: There's serious injuries... after two vehicles collided on State Highway One, near Palmerston North

21 Nov: Police searching for a man who had fallen into the Manawatu River on a dog walk - have found a body

19 Nov: Further signs of post-cyclone recovery for Napier Port

18 Nov: A rahui's been placed of parts of the Manawatu River as police continue to look for a missing man

17 Nov: Te Hikoi mo te Tiriti has reached the Wellington district, after leaving Palmerston North around midday

17 Nov: Search and rescue personnel are still looking for the man missing in the Manawatu River

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