Quake felt in Kapiti, Wellington

An earthquake that struck just after midnight this morning was felt across the Kapiti and Wellington area.

The quake measuring 3.7 on the Richter Scale had a focal depth of 30km.

Its epicentre was 10km east of Waikanae and 50km north-east of the capital.

Over 30 homes and businesses had recorded feeling the quake on the GNS website by 10am.

- NZHERALD STAFF