Overview
- The British Geological Survey measured a magnitude 2.3 earthquake about 3 km deep near Silverdale in North Lancashire.
- Reports to BGS said homes shook in Carnforth, Arnside, Milnthorpe and Grange-over-Sands, with none logged from Morecambe or Lancaster.
- Witnesses described a loud bang or thump and a quick jolt that some compared to a heavy lorry passing.
- In a new update, BGS said the shaking came from stress released on old faults and was not linked to quarrying, construction or energy projects.
- The agency is gathering “Did you feel it?” submissions to refine its shake map, noting shallow quakes like this are often felt but rarely cause damage.