As New Zealand earthquake struck, mysterious green and blue flashes appeared

Incredible footage filmed during the New Zealand earthquake shows the night sky lighting up with bright colours.

Quick-thinking New Zealanders managed to film the scene in Wellington while the powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Christchurch.

Zachary Bell said he filmed a video at ‘the peak of the shaking’, noting that ‘the sky began to light up with colours’ over the sea.