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29/11/2012
Small Earthquake Hits Cumbria
A small earthquake in Cumbria has been confirmed by the British Geological Survey (BGS).
The 2.1-magnitude quake struck in Patterdale at 21:37 GMT on Wednesday, scientists report.
The UK experiences about 20 earthquakes a year of a similar magnitude, the majority of which occur along the west coast.
An earthquake struck Coniston in December 2010, measuring 3.5.
(GK/IT)
The 2.1-magnitude quake struck in Patterdale at 21:37 GMT on Wednesday, scientists report.
The UK experiences about 20 earthquakes a year of a similar magnitude, the majority of which occur along the west coast.
An earthquake struck Coniston in December 2010, measuring 3.5.
(GK/IT)
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A 3.8 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Oakham, Rutland, in the west Midlands, the British Geological Survey has reported. The earthquake was recorded at precisely 22:25:54 on Wednesday night and occurred at a depth of 8km.
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