You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image.By online online News National 0 Comments A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has struck off the coast of Kaikoura. GeoNet said the 79km-deep quake struck 145km east of Kaikoura at 4.55am. The quake was lightly felt in central New Zealand, according to GeoNet user reports. Related Stories Santa told to wear seatbelt for Christchurch parade One critical after group fight in Hamilton Diver found unresponsive at Wellington beach Canterbury school in mourning after death of teacher aide Person dies in hospital after Canterbury crash Alarm over puberty blocker public consultation 'We could lose someone', doctor warned HPSNZ Methanol poisoning: What to look out for PM stands by Stanford after 'stupid bitch' comment Low vaccination rates behind epidemic - expert Political figure loses name suppression Victims welcome name suppression changes More Add a Comment Login or register to post comments.