Summary
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in northwest England, near the village of Warton. It caused the ground to shake, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.
Key Facts
- The quake happened about 1.86 miles east of Warton.
- The depth was 6 miles according to the USGS, but BGS reported it as 1.86 miles deep.
- People felt the earthquake up to 12.4 miles from the center, including in Lancashire and Kendal.
- The UK typically experiences 200 to 300 earthquakes each year, though most are too small to feel.
- Major earthquakes are uncommon in the UK because it is far from major fault lines.
- The biggest UK earthquake recently was a 5.2 magnitude in 2008.
- Residents described the sensation as an underground explosion and shaking that felt like an impact.
