earthquake 15km east of Seddon
© GeonetAn earthquake 15km east of Seddon
An earthquake has struck east of Seddon.

The 4.2 magnitude tremor, just after 9am on Tuesday, was centred 15 kilometres east of Seddon at a depth of 37km, according to GeoNet.

It was felt widely across Marlborough and also in Nelson and Christchurch.

Facebook user Alysha Morgan, who lives in Seddon, said she ran for the door frame after the quake.

"Was quite violent here," Morgan said.

There were reports of the quake being felt in Picton and on Arapawa Island in the Marlborough Sounds.

Facebook user Debbie Smart said the earthquake felt like someone hitting the side of the house.

Michelle Berghan, in Lake Grassmere, said she heard a lot of rattling but didn't feel any shaking.

Source: The Marlborough Express