A magnitude 4.6 earthquake has shaken the Wellington area.

The earthquake struck about 10.41pm 10km southwest of Paraparaumu, according to the GeoNet website.

It was at a depth of 44km.

Looks like quite a few people felt the earthquake near Paraparaumu. Hope everyone is okay.

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Nearly 20,000 people have registered feeling it on GeoNet's website.

There are no reports of a tsunami warning, or any major damage so far.

Many people on social media also reported feeling the shake.

-RNZ.