'Light' 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts lower North Island

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has jolted the lower North Island this afternoon.

Geonet said the earthquake struck 10km northwest of Levin at 5.16pm at a depth of 37km.

It described the shaking as "light" with close to 2000 reports from people feeling the tremor by 5.45pm.

One Facebook poster said it was "definitely a good one" while another described it as "only little but strange".

Horowhenua District Council said it was a "good reminder" to chat about being prepared for earthquakes.