British Geological Survey records earthquake in Powys
According to the site, the small quake had a magnitude of 2.5, and was reported in Knucklas, near Knighton.
The quake was reported at 11.42pm last night (July 2), with a depth of 12 kilometres.
Various sources, including the US Geological Survey state that people generally don't report feeling earthquakes smaller than about magnitude 3.0.
A quake of magnitude 1.0 is said to produce about the same amount of energy as a small blast at a construction site.
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British Geological Survey records earthquake in Powys
AN earthquake has been recorded in Powys, according to the British Geological Survey. According to the site, the small quake had a magnitude of 2.5, and was reported in Knucklas, near Knighton. The quake was reported at 11.42pm last night (July 2), with a depth of 12 kilometres. Various sources, including the US Geological Survey state that people generally don't report feeling earthquakes smaller than about magnitude 3.0. A quake of magnitude 1.0 is said to produce about the same amount of energy as a small blast at a construction site.
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