A moderate earthquake has shaken Christchurch.
The 4.5 magnitude quake hit 20km south-west of Christchurch about 7:26 am on Friday morning.
More than 7000 people reported feeling the quake, some as far south as Gore.
"Was that a quake or did America call the election winner?" Newshub reporter Juliet Speedy tweeted."
"Thought it was under my bed!!! Gave me a huge fright. Loud and rumbly," a person Tweeted.
"My anxiety over the last few days has been high enough. This didn't help!" Another added.
Wellingtonians also reported feeling the quake.
