'Active Swarm' of Aftershocks expected in South Island
"South Island residents can expect a swarm of strong aftershocks over the next two to four days, Dunedin-based GNS geologist Simon Cox said. An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the South Island today."

So the earth really did move in Southland earlier. Apparently the shocks were felt as far north as Hamilton.It's kind of spooky considering my last post.You can check out the Earthquake report at Geonet who ask:

"Did you feel this earthquake? We would appreciate it if you could fill out a GeoNet Felt Earthquake Report and let us know of your experiences."

The only time I have ever felt an earthquake was at 6th form college in Hereford in the late 80s. I was walking up the stairs wearing my 'so ripped they were almost rags' pair of 501s that I'd been banned from wearing on campus. The principal was behind me and just as he was about to tell me off the earth moved and we fell onto each other. As he clutched me in shock my jeans fell off. Luckily I was wearing cycle shorts a la Bros.