RMweb Gold Downendian Posted February 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2018 Sat quietly at home and around 45 minutes ago, heard a low rumble and thought something had fallen over in the garage as a few things started vibrating, Lo and behold an Earthquake has been reported at 4.7 magnitude today at 10Km depth off Swansea. Second time I’ve felt an earthquake, first was in Vienna about 20 years ago. Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Sat quietly at home and around 45 minutes ago, heard a low rumble and thought something had fallen over in the garage as a few things started vibrating, Lo and behold an Earthquake has been reported at 4.7 magnitude today at 10Km depth off Swansea. Second time I’ve felt an earthquake, first was in Vienna about 20 years ago. Neil We've had a couple in Folkestone since moving here; the first one caused quite a bit of damage around the older parts of town, with chimney pots, and even stacks, falling on to the streets. Here is a BBC News item from the time:- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/6602677.stm We're about five miles out of town, and didn't really notice anything; my wife thought I'd fallen downstairs.. The quakes down here have been attributed to 'Iso-static Rebound' (or Isostatic readjustment), where the land is slowly reacting to the melting of the ice-floes after the last glaciation. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Bristol Channel ones being due to similar causes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Felt here in Fairbourne, the third such tremor I've felt since I moved here 12 years ago and the fourth notable shake in my life. Seems to have had the usual apathetic impact on the locals in the village though, judging by social media. I suspect the fact we are built on reclaimed former tidal marsh might mean any tremors of this nature are more notable than on more solid ground, but relatives in the Midlands did also feel it. Wales experiences a surprising number of shakes, although fortunately nothing like recent quakes in Mexico and elsewhere, so whilst it's a bit of fun for us here in the UK we do need to keep a sense of proportion I suppose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I didn't feel the earth move, but it's hard to tell when you're constantly walking up and down a steam train travelling at 25mph! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave47549 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) . Edited October 4, 2021 by Dave47549 Removed pointless guff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 here in Neath we felt it the street all out asking what it was Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 About ten years ago, we woke up in the middle of the night, because everything in the bathroom cabinet was noisily dancing a jig, and all the clothes in the wardrobe were joining-in. Weird experience, and it took a good few seconds to realise that it was an earthquake, in Middle England. I think that one was centred in Lincolnshire, but we are a blooming long way from there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppercap Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 After a late lunch, I was sitting dozing in the sunshine in my living room about that time, sort of listening to the radio, and was suddenly woken by something - I did wonder what it was, now I know. I'm north of Bristol, and they've since mentioned it on our local radio during the sports programme this afternoon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted February 17, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2018 Didn't notice anything in Cornwall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 felt nothing up 'ere in west yorkshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Yes, I felt it here in Nailsea. I was sitting on the sofa which seemed to move underneath me, the walls made a creaking noise and there was a sound outside which was similar to distant thunder. I had a strange feeling of foreboding, as if something bad was about to happen (mind you that may be just my mental state and nothing to do with seismic events). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 17, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2018 Yes ,felt it in Burnham on Sea , sat at the computer when my chair and desk both moved , did'nt really hear anything though . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovex Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) Felt it here in Redditch Edited February 17, 2018 by rovex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted February 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2018 Yes, felt it in Worcestershire too. I was up in the loft. Just a noise and a gentle vibration but definitely something you could feel through the building. Nothing like the Dudley one a few years back though which was definitely a peculiar thing to experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DIW Posted February 17, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2018 Yes, felt it on the eastern edge of the New Forest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I was in San Francisco the week before the big earthquake in October 1989. We were staying at the Holiday Inn in the centre of town, fairly high up. I noticed and remarked a couple of times that "This building is shaking slightly" during our stay. hardly noticeable, but there seemed to be minute movements now and again. I wasn't over bothered till we came home a week later and the big one occurred. frightening thing was the bridge and freeways that collapsed we were driving over days ago. The Hotel together with most modern structures seemed not to be damaged - I don't really know as this was all pre internet (for me at least). There seems to be trouble brewing around the ring of fire around the pacific, and California (along with many other places) live with the threat of another big one day to day. Perhaps we are very lucky here in the UK with our comparingly minor events. Brit15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Reportedly nothing felt in Birkenhead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike2steam Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Strange ! the earth didn't move fer me, working in the office, here in central Dorset, with loud music playing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2018 Didn't notice anything in Cornwall. Few do... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Felt a rumble here in Clevedon, the other half thought I was feeling things (fat chance). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rab Posted February 17, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2018 Was shopping, (well pushing the trolley around) in Tesco in Plymouth; didn't notice anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted February 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2018 In Porthcawl at a brass band competition and never felt a thing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Beware the Bristol Channel tsunami, any time now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 It may have caused a minor derailment and short on Barmouth Junction this afternoon (we'll blame it on that anyway ). 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 i was at the football ground in Weston and felt nothing. Mrs Rivercider was about a mile away, at her sisters flat, and noticed ornaments rattling, cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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