A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has been felt accross the South Island.
It was at a depth of 21km and recorded 15km west of Christchurch.
GeoNet reported that shaking may have been felt in Akaroa, Amberley, Arthur's Pass, Ashburton, Cheviot, Christchurch, Culverden, Geraldine, Methven, Oxford and surrounding areas.
Salote Bueno felt the earthquake in Christchurch.
"I jumped out of my bed, and ran to my kids."
