Strong 4.7 earthquake hits near Gisborne

The magnitude 4.7 quake is described as having a "strong" intensity, and hit 15km south-west of Te Araroa at 6.34am. Photo / Google Maps

GeoNet is reporting a strong earthquake which has hit near Gisborne.

The magnitude 4.7 quake is described as having a "strong" intensity, and hit 15km south-west of Te Araroa at 6.34am.

It had a depth of 5km.