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Earthquake felt across parts of UK
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A seismometer shows the earth's movements on Saturday afternoon
A minor earthquake with a 4.4 magnitude has affected parts of Wales and England.
Shaking has been reported across south Wales, the south-west of England and the Midlands, but there have been no reports of serious damage or injuries.
The British Geological Survey said the epicentre was approximately 20km north-north-east of Swansea and at a depth of 7.4km.
Events of this magnitude only happen in the UK every 2-3 years, it added.
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There has been a minor earthquake throughout South Wales....no need for you to contact the Emergency Services unless you have something to report ie:- injuries or damage. Hope this sets you minds at rest SWP
Dyfed Powys Police force said it had received "an extremely high volume" of calls relating to tremors.
Meanwhile South Wales Police urged the public to avoid calling the emergency services unless it was to report damage or injuries.
Steven Clathworthy, who lives near Bridgend, south Wales, said he heard a bang and the settee moved.
"All the neighbours were out asking 'what's happening?'" he said.
Bryan Jones, 72, of Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff, said: "It was like a tremor but it was quite frightening for my granddaughter - she swore a little bit and my wife got up asking 'What was that?'"
'The walls cracked'
Vera Sanderberg, from Croyde in north Devon, said she felt her house shake.
"The neighbour's horses bolted," she said.
"It was just a split second. We can't see anything damaged."
In Cheltenham, Paul Samway said it felt like "a washing machine breaking down".
"We heard the walls crack and there was a bit of juddering," he added.
"We thought nothing of it until we saw reports from other people on social media."
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The epicentre was approximately 20km north-north-east of Swansea in south Wales
Louise Craig, from Connah's Quay in north Wales, said it was "the most excitement I've had on a Saturday afternoon for a while".
"I get a lot of fat wood pigeons jumping up and down on my chimney and I first of all thought the noise was them but they must have put on a heck a lot of weight to make the house shake," she told the BBC.
Donna Johnson in Caerphilly said she was "really scared".
"The house started rocking, and I said, 'oh my god the house is falling down'. We have a bungalow, and there is risk of subsidence here," she told the BBC.
"I ran outside - I was shaking like a leaf... The cat went outside before me, so she must have known."
Sue Field in Shifnal, Shropshire, said she felt the tremors from her armchair.
"I thought I'd had one too many wines for my birthday lunch," she said.
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Did anyone else feel the earth move about 5 mins ago? Definitely a tremor here in Liverpool. I’m in a flat and it made a weird noise and moved from side to side for about ten seconds. #earthquake #tremor
2:41 PM - Feb 17, 2018 · Liverpool, England
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Latest update of the effects of the #earthquake in #Swansea region. Was felt up to 300 km from epicentre
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Image copyrightBRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
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A seismometer shows the earth's movements on Saturday afternoon
A minor earthquake with a 4.4 magnitude has affected parts of Wales and England.
Shaking has been reported across south Wales, the south-west of England and the Midlands, but there have been no reports of serious damage or injuries.
The British Geological Survey said the epicentre was approximately 20km north-north-east of Swansea and at a depth of 7.4km.
Events of this magnitude only happen in the UK every 2-3 years, it added.
SW Police Cardiff
✔
@swpcardiff
There has been a minor earthquake throughout South Wales....no need for you to contact the Emergency Services unless you have something to report ie:- injuries or damage. Hope this sets you minds at rest SWP
Dyfed Powys Police force said it had received "an extremely high volume" of calls relating to tremors.
Meanwhile South Wales Police urged the public to avoid calling the emergency services unless it was to report damage or injuries.
Steven Clathworthy, who lives near Bridgend, south Wales, said he heard a bang and the settee moved.
"All the neighbours were out asking 'what's happening?'" he said.
Bryan Jones, 72, of Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taff, said: "It was like a tremor but it was quite frightening for my granddaughter - she swore a little bit and my wife got up asking 'What was that?'"
'The walls cracked'
Vera Sanderberg, from Croyde in north Devon, said she felt her house shake.
"The neighbour's horses bolted," she said.
"It was just a split second. We can't see anything damaged."
In Cheltenham, Paul Samway said it felt like "a washing machine breaking down".
"We heard the walls crack and there was a bit of juddering," he added.
"We thought nothing of it until we saw reports from other people on social media."
Image caption
The epicentre was approximately 20km north-north-east of Swansea in south Wales
Louise Craig, from Connah's Quay in north Wales, said it was "the most excitement I've had on a Saturday afternoon for a while".
"I get a lot of fat wood pigeons jumping up and down on my chimney and I first of all thought the noise was them but they must have put on a heck a lot of weight to make the house shake," she told the BBC.
Donna Johnson in Caerphilly said she was "really scared".
"The house started rocking, and I said, 'oh my god the house is falling down'. We have a bungalow, and there is risk of subsidence here," she told the BBC.
"I ran outside - I was shaking like a leaf... The cat went outside before me, so she must have known."
Sue Field in Shifnal, Shropshire, said she felt the tremors from her armchair.
"I thought I'd had one too many wines for my birthday lunch," she said.
Skip Twitter post by @HistoryLady82
Claire
@HistoryLady82
Did anyone else feel the earth move about 5 mins ago? Definitely a tremor here in Liverpool. I’m in a flat and it made a weird noise and moved from side to side for about ten seconds. #earthquake #tremor
2:41 PM - Feb 17, 2018 · Liverpool, England
30
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@LastQuake
Latest update of the effects of the #earthquake in #Swansea region. Was felt up to 300 km from epicentre
