A 3.9 magnitude earthquake this morning was felt by almost 5000 people near Christchurch, GeoNet reports.
Residents in Akaroa, Amberley, Ashburton, Christchurch, Methven and Oxford may have felt it.
At a depth of 7km, the moderate quake was reported about 8.43am.
On Twitter, some said it was bigger than the quake from a few a days ago.