Small Earthquake in Wales

I felt it and thought nothing of it!
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An earthquake has shaken parts of Wales overnight.

The British Geological Survey (BGS) said the 3.7 magnitude quake happened at 23:59 GMT on Friday. The epicentre was just north of Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, and west of Crickhowell, Powys.

BBC journalist Alex Humphreys said she felt the “mini earthquake” in Cardiff, 30 miles (50km) away.

Gwent Police said it had received “multiple calls” overnight but it was “business as usual” for the force.

The BGS said the earthquake was 1.8 miles (3km) under the Earth’s surface.

“My whole bed shook,” Ms Humphreys tweeted. Others described it as a “scary” experience.

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Dlrannie · 31-35, F

Was it an earthquake or just all those sheep sitting down at the same time 😂😂😂😂🐑🐑

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@Dlrannie Or maybe the sheep were getting a lot of action at the same time!

Dlrannie · 31-35, F

@DrWatson It’s possible 😉😂😂

Mamapolo2016 · F

Even 'minor' earthquakes must seem major when they happen to you.

wrule · F

Happening in quite a few places over the world. Dont know why.

StyleCat · M

I was watching my late night crime show and my room shook for a second.

Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

“My whole bed shook,” Ms Humphreys tweeted.

Ms Humphreys got carried away in her nocturnal activities...? 🤔

badminton · 61-69, MVIP

I didn't know Wales had earhquakes.

Shayama · FVIP

@badminton 🙃

TheSirfurryanimalWales · 61-69, M

@badminton regular occurence ...old mine working collapsing often the cause.
Although we are at the of a fault line that causes major earthquakes a few thousand miles away.

Shayama · FVIP

Oh no

TheSirfurryanimalWales · 61-69, M

@Shayama Don't panic...they are never strong enough to cause serious damage....although one cracked a window frame at a school I was working in once.

Shayama · FVIP

@TheSirfurryanimalWales God bless

TheSirfurryanimalWales · 61-69, M

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