Quakes reported in Westport and Masterton

An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale shook the Westport area early this morning.

The centre of the earthquake, at 12.20am, was 30km south of the West Coast town at a depth of 7km, Geological and Nuclear Sciences said in a statement.

A second earthquake was reported between Greytown and Martinborough area at 6.41am, measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale. It was felt in Masterton. A similar quake was reported in the area yesterday.

- NZPA, HERALD ONLINE STAFF