There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near Shrewsbury in the past 48 hours.
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Has Shropshire just had an earthquake?
The organisation said in a statement: “We can confirm that a magnitude 3.8 ML earthquake was detected by our sensors at 2.47pm on May 30 2022, approximately 16km north-east of Shrewsbury.
What time was the earthquake in Shrewsbury?
The minor quake was recorded as shaking Shropshire at 14:36 this afternoon at a depth of eight kilometres, centring near the village of Wem. The quake registered as a magnitude 3.8 on the Richter scale, and caused some residents of the affected counties to note their houses shaking.
Did the UK just have an earthquake?
There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near England in the past 48 hours.
Was there an earthquake in Telford today?
There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near Telford and Wrekin in the past 24 hours.
Where was the 7.5 earthquake today?
Southwest Mexico Struck by 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake, Buildings Sway in Capital.
Is there a fault line in Shropshire?
A major fault in the Earth’s crust – the Church Stretton Fault – provoked a line of earthquakes and volcanic activity, forming the Wrekin (a thick pile of volcanic lava and ash). Later in the period, Shropshire lay under shallow seas, depositing the sandstones and shales that form the Long Mynd plateau.
Where was 7.1 earthquake today?
A earthquake shook parts of Southern California on Thursday. During the magnitude 7.1 quake, more than 100 homes and businesses were damaged, and the terrain shifted upwards of 14 feet.
What time was Shropshire earthquake?
People across the north of the county, as well as parts of Telford, reported doors slamming and furniture moving for a few seconds when shocks were felt just after 3.30pm.
Did Bristol have a earthquake?
The most recent tremor to be felt in Bristol happened in September 2020 and it measured up to 3.8 on the Richter scale. These ‘minor’ earthquakes are felt by many people but generally cause no damage despite occurring between 12,000 and 100,000 times per year.
Was there a mini earthquake today near Shrewsbury?
There were no significant confirmed earthquakes in or near Shrewsbury in the past 48 hours.
Why did my house just shake?
Temperature and humidity changes can affect the structure of a dwelling, causing a variety of noises and small shakes. These are normal, especially in freshly built houses. But if you’re really worried about this, have your house inspected for cracks in the foundation and walls. Anything serious will show up there.
When was the last noticeable earthquake UK?
2008
See 2007 Kent earthquake. Felt widely in England and Wales. See 2008 Market Rasen earthquake.
Where was the 7.3 earthquake today?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Tonga on Nov. 11th, 2022. The government of Tonga asked citizens to move inland early on Saturday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck the sea around 211 km (131 miles) from the capital, though a tsunami warning issued for Tonga and American Samoa was lifted.
Was there an earthquake in the Midlands?
Full story as West Midlands hit by earthquake
It struck at a depth of seven kilometres (4.35 miles) at 10.59pm. The Black Country felt the worst of the quake, but tremors were experienced further afield too.
Did Birmingham just have an earthquake?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck the West Midlands on Monday night, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said. The BGS said the quake hit Walsall, near Birmingham, at a depth of 7km (4.35 miles) at 10.59pm.
How big was earthquake right now?
today: 1.8 in Loma Linda, California, United States. this week: 3.2 in Searles Valley, California, United States.
What time was the 6.4 earthquake today?
The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck at 10:33 a.m. PT.
What size was the earthquake today?
today: 2.7 in San Juan Bautista, California, United States. this week: 4.1 in Fraccionamiento del Valle, Baja California, Mexico. this month: 5.1 in East Foothills, California, United States. this year: 6.2 in Ferndale, California, United States.
Where is the nearest fault line to the UK?
The British Isles sits in the middle of a tectonic plate, Eurasia. Our nearest plate boundary is at the mid-Atlantic ridge, where the earthquakes are too small to generate tsunami. The nearest subduction zones to Britain lie at the Hellenic Arc, south of Greece and in the Caribbean.
What are the 5 signs of active fault?
Effects of movement on an active fault include strong ground motion, surface faulting, tectonic deformation, landslides and rockfalls, liquefaction, tsunamis, and seiches.