South Island's West Coast shaken by earthquake overnight

The quake hit 50km south of Hokitika.
The quake hit 50km south of Hokitika. Photo credit: GeoNet

The South Island's West Coast was rattled by a 4.6 magnitude earthquake overnight.

GeoNet says the quake hit 50km south of Hokitika at 10:10pm on Monday at a depth of 5km.

More than 450 people reported feeling the shake, with most saying it was moderate, light, or weak and three saying it was strong.

"Nice little rattle in Greymouth," one Twitter user said.

The quake follows one of the same magnitude striking Wellington on October 24 - its epicentre 30km northwest of Levin, 30km deep.