2.7 magnitude earthquake shakes north Lancashire near Silverdale

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 22:03

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Silverdale in north Lancashire, causing homes to shake and windows to rattle.

The tremor was felt by residents across the area, with reports of loud bangs and shaking lasting several seconds. One resident described the experience as feeling like a truck had smashed into their house.

How it is being reported

• Houses and furniture 'shake' as minor earthquake hits Lancaster districtLancaster Guardian · 21 Sept, 15:37
• Silverdale hit by earthquake as resident 'thought truck had smashed into house'LancsLive · 21 Sept, 13:08
• 'Like a truck had smashed into my house' - earthquake rattles LancashireLancashire Telegraph · 21 Sept, 10:08

In this story: Silverdale · Lancashire

This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem