UPDATED 4:13pm — A strong earthquake has just hit the lower North Island, with people across the country saying they felt the quake.

Photos are now appearing on Twitter of damage inside homes and offices.

Prelim info from GeoNet says the quake was Magnitude 6.3 and was just 10kms deep, located 10kms east of Eketahuna.

It’s prelim intensity rating was MM8 – which is classed as “damaging”.

TranzMetro has suspended Wellington rail services until further notice.

Did you feel it?

Have damage?
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