GeoNet reports the magnitude 5.1 quake struck five kilometres northwest of Greymouth just before 11.40pm.

It was followed by four smaller aftershocks.

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Other Upper South Island News

20 Nov: Emergency services winched a pilot out of the water last night, after ditching their plane in Tasman Bay, 42 kilometres north of Nelson

18 Nov: A wave of good weather on the West Coast has aided crews working to re-open State Highway 6

15 Nov: Black Caps great Tim Southee says the recent 3-nil series sweep of India is right up there in terms of his career test achievements

12 Nov: A swimmer's died at Auckland's Piha Beach - with Police called to the west coast beach just after 3.30pm

10 Nov: West Coast residents are assessing the damage caused by heavy rain

10 Nov: Clean ups are underway as the West Coast recovers from a deluge of rain

09 Nov: West Coast motorists are being asked to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary

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Entertainment:
Liam Payne will be laid to rest in a private ceremony on Wednesday afternoon 9:39

Rugby:
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett admits the pain of a one-point defeat to France stings as they ready themselves for the final test of the year 9:27

International:
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif 9:17

Entertainment:
JoJo Siwa and Dakayla Wilson have split up after three months of dating 9:09

Entertainment:
Denzel Washington "doesn't have a lot of friends" in Hollywood 8:39

Business:
One mayor says the government's decision to lift the debt cap for fast-growing councils will make a material difference 8:37

Business:
The Tall Blacks are lamenting an opportunity lost in a 93-89 defeat to the Philippines in Manila as part of their Asia Cup basketball qualifying campaign 8:37

International:
Donald Trump's choice for US attorney-general, Matt Gaetz, withdraws from consideration 8:17

Accident and Emergency:
One person has died, following a two-vehicle crash between Sanson and Foxton 8:17

Entertainment:
Chris Martin video called Ralph Macchio to help create a music video for 'The Karate Kid' 8:09

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