Did you feel the earth move in Oldham today?
Date published: 17 February 2018
A British Geological Survey graphic from earlier today (February 17)
A minor earthquake with a 4.4 magnitude has affected parts of England and Wales today (February 17).
Shaking has been reported across south Wales, the south west of England and the Midlands.
However, movement was felt much further north at around 2.30pm, including in Oldham, according to a number of Facebook posts.
The British Geological Survey said the epicentre was approximately 20km north-north-east of Swansea and at a depth of 7.4km.
Events of this magnitude only happen in the UK every 2-3 years, it added.
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