Earthquake felt in Wellington

A 4.3 quake has struck Wellington this evening. Photo / Thinkstock

A small earthquake has been felt this evening in Wellington.

Measuring 4.3 on the Richter Scale, it struck at 5.27pm at a depth of 50 km and some 10 km west of Porirua.

Geonet says it was widely felt in the capital.

- Herald Online