New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was discussing the country's ongoing lifting of coronavirus restrictions when a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near the capital Wellington on Monday morning.

Asked if she was feeling "safe and well to continue the interview," Ardern responded "(I'm) fine, I'm not under any hanging lights, I look like I'm in a structurally sound place."

Ardern's cool reaction quickly went viral on Twitter and other social media.

Like most New Zealanders, Ardern is accustomed to earthquakes.