Magnitude 2.7 earthquake strikes Silverdale in north-west

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 22:00

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck Silverdale, with shaking reported across Lancashire and Cumbria.

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck Silverdale early this morning. Tremors were felt across parts of Lancashire and Cumbria, with residents reporting shaking homes and furniture.

How it is being reported

• Earthquake strikes causing 'homes and furniture to shake' and dogs to jumpCumberland News · 21 Sept, 15:03
• Earthquake strikes causing 'homes and furniture to shake' and dogs to jumpWhitehaven News · 21 Sept, 15:03
• Earthquake strikes as 'homes and furniture shake' across regionNW Evening Mail · 21 Sept, 10:12
• Earthquake strikes as 'homes and furniture shake' across regionWestmorland Gazette · 21 Sept, 10:12

In this story: Silverdale · Lancashire · Cumbria

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