You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Southland 0 Comments Photo: Getty Images An earthquake registering 4.8 on the Richter scale has rocked the lower South Island this morning. GNS Science said the quake happened at 11.29am and was centred 50km southwest of Milford Sound, at a depth of 83km. There are reports it was felt in Queenstown. - APL Related Stories SUBSCRIBER Council to consider policy on customer conduct PowerNet warned after gear dumped in stream SUBSCRIBER New ways of funding maintenance floated George Begg Festival chance to drive ‘old friend’ SUBSCRIBER Farmer appealing fine for underpaying staff Fish & Game slammed by ex-councillor Help ‘mind-blowing’ in wake of theft Teenager killed in Gore crash named ‘Good old’ racing days celebrated Oyster parasite returns to strait Fiordland cruise grounding: Skipper asleep at wheel Motorcycle racing action at Teretonga Park MORE +