Auckland Observatory is keen to hear from anyone who witnessed Monday night's meteor shower on the East Coast.

Just before 10pm, many Hastings residents heard a large explosion which some thought could be the forerunner to an earthquake, while others believed it was a car crash.

However the explosion was due to a meteor shower.

Despite the loud noise, it was not large enough to register on seismology equipment at GNS Science, based in Wellington.

Akina resident Abby heard the sound of a huge explosion and braced herself for the accompanying shake. However she says that did not come, ruling out the possibility of an earthquake.

Abby says she then contacted friends in Flaxmere, Mahora and Parkvale who also heard the explosion.

The Education Officer at Auckland's Stardome Observatory, Jennie McCormack says she would like to hear of any first hand reports from residents who witnessed the explosion.

Her email address is jennie@stardome.org.nz