That'll make Blackpool rock! Seaside resort is hit by 1.5 magnitude earthquake trends now
That'll make Blackpool rock! Seaside resort is hit by 1.5 magnitude earthquake trends now
That'll make Blackpool rock! Seaside resort is hit by 1.5 magnitude earthquake as locals report shaking cabinets and 'a noise like a train coming near' The tremor, at a depth of two kilometres, hit the Lancashire town at 7.36pm It was also felt in Little Plumpton, Weeton and Westby
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A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck Blackpool on Friday evening, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said.
The tremor, which was at a depth of two kilometres, hit the Lancashire town at 7.36pm.
The BGS said there had been reports describing 'a noise like a train coming near' and 'cabinets shaking' following the quake.
The earthquake was also felt in Little Plumpton, Weeton and Westby, the organisation said.
The tremor, which was at a depth of two kilometres, hit Blackpool (pictured) at 7.36pm
Locals took to social media to ask if other people had felt the earthquake.
One user wrote: 'Me, wasn't sure what it was at first but def
