4.6 quake shakes West Coast

An earthquake was recorded South of Hokitika this morning.

New Zealand Earthquake Report - May 2 2008 at 7:00 am (NZST)Magnitude 4.6, Friday, May 2 2008 at 7:00 am (NZST), 60 km south of Hokitika.
Quake Details
Information about this earthquake:

Reference Number 2902528/G
Universal Time May 1 2008 at 19:00
NZ Standard Time Friday, May 2 2008 at 7:00 am
Latitude, Longitude 43.23°S, 171.03°E
Focal Depth 2 km
Richter magnitude 4.6
Region West Coast
Location 40 km east of Harihari
40 km south-east of Ross
60 km south of Hokitika
90 km south of Greymouth
130 km west of Christchurch
 

Probably felt along the west coast of the South Island.