Earthquake

A strong 5.7 quake has jolted the lower North Island and top of the South Island.

US geological survey reported the 6.9M earthquake 72km West of Pangai, Tonga followed by a 6.1M 59km and 5.3M 91km from the same region.

The government is reviewing its earthquake-prone building regulations, and Massey University professor Regan Potangaroa said marae should be considered.

The rolling earthquake which struck shortly after 9am was centred north of Geraldine.