A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital city of Wellington, government seismic monitor GeoNet said on Sunday, but initial reports indicated there were no injuries or significant damage.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has hit Cook Strait, New Zealand, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 42 kilometers.

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred at 5.08am in the Cook Strait. It was about 33 km depth and was widely felt in the Wellington region and north of the South Island. GeoNet have received over 36,000 felt reports. The National Emergency Management Agency has advised there is NO tsunami threat.

The quake hit at 5:08 am local time on Sunday (1608 GMT on Saturday) striking 25 kilometres (15.5 miles) west of Wellington at a focal depth of 30 km (19 miles).

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital city of Wellington, government seismic monitor GeoNet said on Sunday, but initial reports indicated there were no injuries or significant damage.