Earthquake

**Shizara** · 27-02-2008, 02:04 AM

The ground moved just before 1.00 am this morning. I was still awake and sitting at the computer. Initially it felt like a heavy truck rolling by then it got really strong and the flat shook, everything rattled.

Coming from NZ which which is on several fault lines I am more accustomed to shaking and rattling, in fact, I remember one earthquake that as it rolled through the local golf course the ground turned into undulating waves. Having said that it took me by surprise in the UK and I found it rather disconcerting.

Did anyone else notice or were most of you deep in the arms of Morpheus?

Lex · 27-02-2008, 05:34 AM

It was definately an earthqake - it made the news on the BBC World Service. Apparently it was felt everywhere between Newcastle and London.

Mari · 27-02-2008, 07:59 AM

Apparently earthquakes of this magnitude 5.3 - felt in England occurs roughly every 10-20 years. The last one on this scale was I think 1984 ?

I am gad there are no reported injuries, except one man who sustained leg injuries when a chimney fell on him. It must be a very frightening experience.

27-02-2008, 02:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shizara Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nuneaton Posts: 1,159	Earthquake The ground moved just before 1.00 am this morning. I was still awake and sitting at the computer. Initially it felt like a heavy truck rolling by then it got really strong and the flat shook, everything rattled. Coming from NZ which which is on several fault lines I am more accustomed to shaking and rattling, in fact, I remember one earthquake that as it rolled through the local golf course the ground turned into undulating waves. Having said that it took me by surprise in the UK and I found it rather disconcerting. Did anyone else notice or were most of you deep in the arms of Morpheus? __________________ Cool

27-02-2008, 07:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mari Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 96	Apparently earthquakes of this magnitude 5.3 - felt in England occurs roughly every 10-20 years. The last one on this scale was I think 1984 ? I am gad there are no reported injuries, except one man who sustained leg injuries when a chimney fell on him. It must be a very frightening experience. Last edited by Mari : 27-02-2008 at 09:51 AM.

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27-02-2008, 05:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lex Good Grief.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Stratford Posts: 383	It was definately an earthqake - it made the news on the BBC World Service. Apparently it was felt everywhere between Newcastle and London.