The magnitude 5.1 quake struck 120 kilometres west of Te Anau, at a depth of 33 kilometres just after 11am.

The Lower South Island was also shaken by a magnitude six quake on Tuesday.

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Other Lower South Island News

03 Oct: A new movement control area in Otago aims to support ongoing efforts to eradicate bovine TB

02 Oct: Wanaka Police are asking for the public's help after suspicious fires were lit near homes - forcing people to run from their beds

30 Sep: Timaru dessert company Denheath is in deep custard with creditors

30 Sep: The total number of measles cases in New Zealand now sits at five

28 Sep: The Silver Ferns are confident the pieces of the puzzle are starting to form ahead of the third Taini Jamison test against South Africa in Invercargill tonight

28 Sep: Otago's State Highway 8 has reopened at Shingle Creek, north of Roxburgh after a serious crash closed it

27 Sep: Otago have locked up the Ranfurly Shield for the summer, seeing off winless North Harbour 41-26 in Dunedin

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Today's News

Sailing:
The New Zealand SailGP team are confident they'll be back to their best in this weekend's penultimate round in Spain 13:06

Law and Order:
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to 50 months' prison after offering tearful apologies in court 13:06

Entertainment:
Selena Gomez was "sobbing and crying so hard" during her wedding ceremony 12:43

Soccer:
Bournemouth's strong start to the new Premier League football season continues 12:26

Entertainment:
Prince William still misses Queen Elizabeth 12:13

Motoring:
Road users are being urged to take extra care on the roads around the South Island today, as heavy rain makes for slippery surfaces 11:56

International:
Australian Jewish community devastated by attack at UK synagogue that shows 'the risk is real and the fears are justified' 11:56

Rugby:
Scott Barrett knows exactly what Will Skelton will bring to the Wallabies line-up in the second Bledisloe Cup test 11:46

Entertainment:
Nicole Kidman has filed for a divorce from Keith Urban 11:43

Entertainment:
Raye has a "five-year plan" to start a family 11:13

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