Wellington City Council confirmed after last month’s earthquake that all CBD buildings would be re-checked after a magnitude 5 or above tremor.

The council’s principal media adviser, Richard MacLean said today they will not be held to that claim because there could be a number of earthquakes of this magnitude.

“Maybe someone said it in the heat of the moment.

“We are trying to avoid people going out and doing unnecessary work. If we find cause for concern in the next few hours we will start sending our inspectors out.”

MacLean said he was in the CBD when this afternoon’s quake hit.

“We have been checking in on sites this afternoon that have been causing us concerns. So far there has been no signs of damage.”

MacLean has been in contact with people who were working in high rises in the CBD when the quake happened. They have not reported any damage but were a bit shaken he said.