Lancashire hit with earthquake overnight as residents ‘feel or hear loud bang’

According to Lancaster Police, at around 11.30am last night (December 3), officers received reports of a loud explosion in the Carnforth area.

Officers confirmed this was caused by a minor earthquake in the area, near to the Lancashire and Cumbria border.

The British Geological Survey says a 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit Silvedale.

When police issued the statement, at around 1am no injuries or damage were reported.

A police spokesperson said: “At 11.23pm on Wednesday night (December 3), we received reports of a loud explosion in the Carnforth area.

“There has been a minor earthquake in the area, near to the Lancashire and Cumbria border, measuring 3.3 magnitude.

“There have been no reports of anyone injured or damage caused but we [had] officers in the area, together with colleagues from the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and the North West Ambulance Service.

“If you know of any property that has been damaged or potentially, please contact 101 – quoting log 1613 of December 3.”

A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We’re aware that many residents felt or heard a loud bang earlier this evening in the Carnforth area.

“Our crews, along with colleagues from police and NWAS, have been supporting the response after a minor earthquake was recorded near the Lancashire–Cumbria border.

“Follow police guidance if you’re aware of any damage.”

Source – INDIA TV