2.8 magnitude earthquake recorded in Rutland, UK

ITV News, UK
Tue, 22 Sep 2015 23:42 UTC

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The British Geological Survey has confirmed an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.8 has been recorded in Oakham, Rutland.

The British Geological Survey has confirmed it has recorded an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.8 in Oakham, Rutland.

It was felt at approximately 10.40pm on Tuesday evening. The British Geological Survey said the depth of the tremor was 2km.

It is the second time this year that tremors have been felt in Rutland. In January, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 was recorded in the county.

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Comment: Remember these earthquakes recorded in the Rutland area over the past couple of years?

• Britain's second earthquake in 48 hours strikes in East Midlands
• Second earthquake in 24 hours recorded in Rutland, UK
• 3.2 magnitude earthquake hits Rutland, England

Now consider this:

Earthquake frequency increasing: Rate of strong quakes doubles in 2014