A 2.4 magnitude quake was centred 5km south-east of Christchurch. Photo: GeoNet
Christchurch has been rattled by a small earthquake.
GeoNet said the shallow, sharp jolt happened at 6.20am on Tuesday.
The 2.4 magnitude quake was centred 5km south-east of Christchurch and was at a depth of 4km.
More than 600 people reported feeling the quake within minutes of it happening.
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