Were earthquake after-shocks today felt by North Lincolnshire people?
An earthquake felt by people in several parts of the Midlands is not believed to have reached North Lincolnshire.
The British Geological Survey (BGS) confirmed a 2.9 magnitude earthquake in the Loughborough area of Leicestershire at 5.20am this morning.
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A property in Gainsborough damaged by the 2008 earthquake
Reports of the tremor came from several locations in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
It was felt in Long Eaton, Derbyshire and Anstey in Leicestershire.
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A seismologist working for the British Geological Survey said: "We haven't received any reports yet from people who say they felt it in North Lincolnshire."
The East Midlands does have history of small to moderate earthquakes and in North Lincolnshire an earthquake was felt in February 2008, when a tremor was felt in the early hours of the morning, with after shocks registering 1.8 recorded in North Lincolnshire.
Did you feel the tremor? viewpoint@scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk Or kindly call our newsdesk on 01724 273136.
SEE RELATED ARTICLE ON THE EARTHQUAKE FELT IN SCUNTHORPE AND DISTRICT IN 2008. DO YOU REMEMBER IT?
Comments
by HattyTood
Friday, January 18 2013, 12:45PM
“It wasn't an earthquake, it was just the collapse of more British Industry”
by Get_a_Grip
Friday, January 18 2013, 11:34AM
“BREAKING NEWS - Bush fires experienced in Australia last week where forests and houses were burnt to the ground had absolutely no affect on the residents in North Lincolnshire!!”
by Stixxx
Friday, January 18 2013, 10:48AM
“Be sure to wake me up when there HAS been an earthquake in Scunthorpe!
At least then, I'll know its not the DTs from the night before.”