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England Rocked by Second Quake in Weeks
19 Dec
Summary
- A 2.5-magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Silverdale, Lancashire.
- Residents reported a sudden jolt, rattling radiators and pictures.
- This follows a larger 3.3-magnitude quake in the same area earlier this month.
Residents in Lancashire, England, were shaken awake in the early hours of December 19 by a 2.5-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Silverdale in Morecambe Bay. The tremor was described by locals as a "quick sharp shaking jolt" accompanied by a "thunder noise," which caused radiators and pictures to rattle.
This seismic event marks the second earthquake to affect the region in just over two weeks. Earlier in December, on December 4, a larger 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck nearly two miles beneath Lancashire, with tremors felt across the South Lakes and surrounding areas.
Social media buzzed with reactions as residents reported being woken by the tremors. The repetition of earthquakes within a short period has caused unease, with many noting the unusual nature of experiencing two such events in a fortnight.
