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Earthquake Strikes UK Market Town

Earthquake Strikes UK Market Town

A town in the East Midlands has been shaken by an earthquake.

The British Geological Survey says the tremor, which occurred at 10.40pm on Tuesday, was centred on 1.4 miles (2km) below Oakham in Rutland.

It measured 2.8 magnitude but there were no reports of injuries or damage.

Residents of Rutland have experienced earthquakes before - a 3.8 magnitude tremor was recorded in January and a 3.2 in April last year.

David Roberts tweeted: "Wow! Felt my first ever earthquake! Usually asleep when we've had them. #Rutland #RutlandWater #earthquake."

Joanna Aitkens-Sayers ‏also posted on social media, saying: "#earthquake last night in #Rutland - smaller than before but quite a jolt."

Others in the area were somewhat underwhelmed by the tremor.

Bex Key tweeted: "Earthquake number 3 of my time in Rutland. Genuinely thought it was a lorry! Smallest of the ones I've felt so far."