Posted in Web NZ earthquake: Magnitude 6.1 quake hits New Zealand October 29, 2018 The earthquake reportedly lasted for about 30 seconds and caused shaking. An Australian woman visiting the country told news.com.au she felt two shocks about two minutes apart in Wellington. : https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/new-zealand-struck-by-earthquake/news-story/be2a77c71b311905abc24cb0f1e1f5cf