Published Date:
28 April 2009
AN EARTHQUAKE has hit the Fylde Coast.
Residents in the borough have reported a strong shaking, lasting around 10 seconds just before 11.30am.
British Geological Survey bosses confirmed there had been a tremor which was believed to have registered 3.7 on the Richter scale.
The British Ecological Society said the epicentre of the earthquake was Ulverston, in Cumbria and the tremors spread across Lancashire.
On the Fylde Coast, residents from Knott End to St Annes were affected.
Did you feel the shake? Email james.riley@lsaexpress.co.uk with any stories or pictures about the earthquake. Alternatively you can call (01253) 724404.
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Last Updated:
01 May 2009 8:58 AM
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Location:
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