Surrey earthquake: Homes shaken by 2.6 magnitude quake Evening Standard

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:47:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Homes in Surrey were shaken by a rare earthquake today measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale. The tremor was felt in Newdigate and Charlwood in Surrey, and in Rusper and Crawley, West Sussex.

Dorking reacts to being shaken by second earthquake in three months

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:31:00 +0200surreymirror (en)

An earthquake has hit Dorking for the second time in three months, geologists have confirmed. The quake, measuring at 2.6 on the Richter scale, occurred at around 12.30pm on Wednesday afternoon (June 27). Confirmation of the seismic activity came after a number of reports from members of the public to the British Geological Survey (BGS).

Magnitude 2.6 earthquake hits southeast England as locals report 'rumbling and shaking'

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:58:00 +0200thejournal (en)

AN EARTHQUAKE MEASURING 2.6 magnitude has hit southeast England this afternoon, the British Geological Survey (BGS) has confirmed. The BGS said the earthquake struck at 12.28pm in Newdigate, Surrey. The epicentre was 5km underground. The earthquake was felt in Newdigate, Charlwood in Surrey and in Rusper and Crawley in West Sussex.

Dorking reacts to being shaken by second earthquake in three months

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:56:00 +0200getsurrey (en)

An earthquake has hit Dorking for the second time in three months, geologists have confirmed. The quake, measuring at 2.6 on the Richter scale, occurred at around 12.30pm on Wednesday afternoon (June 27). Confirmation of the seismic activity came after a number of reports from members of the public to the British Geological Survey (BGS).

Surrey earthquake: A 'few seconds of rumbling' in Dorking

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:32:00 +0200heart (en)

An earthquake measuring 2.6 magnitude shook Surrey, causing a "few seconds of rumbling" through a town centre. The shaking was centred on Newdigate, in the Mole Valley, about 4km (2.5m) from Gatwick Airport. It was detected at 1.28pm (BST) and happened at a depth of 5km (3.1m), the British Geological Survey has said.

Surrey shaken by 2.6-magnitude earthquake

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:28:00 +0200itv (en)

An earthquake measuring 2.6 magnitude has hit Surrey, causing shaking and rumbling. The tremor was felt in Newdigate and Charlwood in Surrey, and in Rusper and Crawley, West Sussex. It hit at a depth of 5km just before 1.30pm on Wednesday, the British Geological Survey said.

'Few seconds of rumbling' as earthquake hits Surrey Sky News

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:13:00 +0200msn-uk (en)

© Microsoft ICE An earthquake measuring 2.6 magnitude shook Surrey, causing a "few seconds of rumbling" through a town centre. An earthquake measuring 2.6 magnitude shook Surrey, causing a "few seconds of rumbling" through a town centre. The shaking was centred on Newdigate, in the Mole Valley, about 4km (2.

Surrey earthquake: Dorking hit by 2.6-magnitude tremor 'that shook houses'

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 19:55:00 +0200themirror (en)

Houses in Dorking have been 'shaken' by an earthquake with an epicentre 4km west of Gatwick Airport. The quake this afternoon measured 2.6 on the Richter scale and had a depth of 5km in Newdigate, according to the British Geological Survey. Multiple people in the Surrey town reported feeling the tremor, saying they felt the earth move.

'Few seconds of rumbling' as earthquake hits Surrey

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 19:38:00 +0200skynews (en)

An earthquake measuring 2.6 magnitude shook Surrey, causing a "few seconds of rumbling" through a town centre. The shaking was centred on Newdigate, in the Mole Valley, about 4km (2.5m) from Gatwick Airport. It was detected at 1.28pm (BST) and happened at a depth of 5km (3.1m), the British Geological Survey has said.

BREAKING: Earthquake strikes Surrey - 2.6 magnitude tremor 'shook houses'

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 19:15:00 +0200express (en)

The epicentre of the 2.6 magnitude earthquake was 4km west of Gatwick Airport. Residents in Dorking said they felt the earth move at around 1.30pm, Surrey Live reports. The British Geological Survey (BGS) said it had received a “number of reports” of the seismic activity from people in Newdigate and....

Live updates and reaction as earthquake shakes Dorking

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 16:59:00 +0200surreymirror (en)

Multiple people in the centre of Dorking have reported feeling what they describe as a "small earthquake" on Wednesday afternoon (June 27). People in the vicinity of Church Street have reported the minor tremors, saying they felt the earth move at around 1.30pm.

World: Tourism industry in Americas, Caribbean prepares against tsunami risk

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:23:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

By Brigitte Leoni. CARTAGENA, 26 June 2018 – Tsunamis may be rare in the Americas but they do happen as the region is highly seismic prone. A dozen earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or greater have occurred in the Caribbean near Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Hispaniola in the past 500 years generating more than 75 tsunamis.

Britain's biggest 2017 earthquakes felt in Scotland

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:15:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Google Image caption Wick was one of the places where last year's largest offshore quake was felt. The two largest British earthquakes of last year were both felt in parts of Scotland. A quake with a magnitude of 4.0 ML in Moidart on 4 August was felt from Inverness to Glasgow and out west on Islay in the Inner Hebrides.