#BREAKING Magnitude 5.0 earthquake jolts Wellington

Wellington has been jolted by a sharp earthquake just after 2.40pm

The 5.0 moderate quake hit at a depth of 31km and 30km northeast of Seddon.

The quake has been revised to a depth of 17km, according to Geonet.

Wellingtonians are taking to Facebook with the usual "did anyone feel that shake?" posts.

The rumbling quake could also be felt in the Press Gallery at Parliament.

This article was first published on www.nzherald.co.nz and is republished here with permission.