DHAKA: New Zealand was rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake which struck southwest of Invercargill, followed by a 5.1 magnitude quake northeast of Seddon, reports Mail Online.
The quake caused 'moderate shaking'.
Initial classifications called it a strong quake, hitting 585km southwest of Invercargill at a depth of 10km.
Tremors may have been felt in Balclutha, Gore, Invercargill, Lumsden, Roxburgh, Te Anau and Tuatapere, while the Seddon quake was felt strongly in Wellington.
The second quake was strong enough to be felt in nation's capital, with Metlink Wellington reporting all trains have been stopped.
A seismologist said the two quakes - which hit exactly an hour apart - were not linked.
People took to social media in shock to report feeling the quake and to check on their family and friends.
BDST: 0948 HRS, SEP 20, 2017
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