Unconfirmed reports of minor earthquake in York
Residents reported feeling a “shake” just before 4pm on Wednesday afternoon.
Website Volcano Discovery, which monitors earthquake activity, said a “Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported” at approximately 3.48 pm.
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Hide Ad“There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this possible quake,” the website said.
Chelle Fox said: “I felt the whole house shake and rumble about half an hour ago.”
Janet Olsen said: “I wondered what it was. I got up thinking a heavy vehicle was up to something!”
According to the British Geological Survey between 150 and 200 earthquakes are detected in the UK and the surrounding seas each year.
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