It shows the quake struck just before 9pm, 30 kilometres west of the town, and 5 kilometres below the surface.

Geonet says it may have also been felt in Milford Sound, Te Anau, and surrounding areas.

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05 Nov: Otago University's Proctor is investigating an incident involving 50 students shooting fireworks at each other and at Police

04 Nov: State Highway 98 is closed, just north of Invercargill, after a crash

04 Nov: Boaties are being asked to extra care in Southland's Riverton

04 Nov: Otago University students say they're living on edge, after a man was caught peering into their windows, and underwear went missing

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