A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Paraparaumu, a town in New Zealand’s southwestern North Island, state-run media reported on Wednesday.
According to Radio New Zealand, the quake struck at 7.38 p.m. (0638GMT) about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northwest of Paraparaumu at a depth of 57 kilometers (35 miles).
According to the report, the strong tremor frightened individuals.
There has been no immediate damage reported in the area.