A GeoNet map shows the location of the magnitude 4.0 earthquake, which struck 30km south of Whanganui on Monday.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake has struck near Whanganui this afternoon, with hundreds reporting feeling the shaking.
The quake hit at 3.33pm, about 30km south of Whanganui, at a depth of 12km, according to GeoNet.
The shaking was classed as light, although some residents reported feeling stronger tremors.
Within minutes, 853