Earthquake strikes Lancashire village of Silverdale

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 19:20

A 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Silverdale, Lancashire, with residents reporting loud bangs and shaking.

The British Geological Survey recorded the tremor at a depth of around 3km near the village. Residents described the shaking as sudden and loud, with some initially believing an accident or explosion had occurred. This is the fourth earthquake to affect the area within six months, following a 3.2-magnitude tremor in December.

How it is being reported

• Houses 'shake' as UK town hit by earthquake which felt like 'really strong explosion'GB News · 21 Sept, 19:01
• Lancashire village hit by earthquake as houses shaken and 'loud boom' heardThe Mirror · 21 Sept, 14:37

In this story: Silverdale · Lancashire · British Geological Survey

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