'Thought It Was an Explosion.' 4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Wales
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit southern Wales Saturday morning, the first in the United Kingdom of that size in about 10 years.
The earthquake, with an epicenter north of Swansea, was felt through southwest England and the south of Wales, according to the BBC. However, no reports of serious damage or injury has been recorded. The earthquake was the largest one felt in the area since a 5.2-magnitude earthquake in 2008, the BBC reported.
Despite the lack of known injuries or damage, authorities said they are still seeing a high call volume as a result of the earthquake. Police are asking people to only call if they are injured or if there are damages.
There has been a minor earthquake throughout South Wales, there is no need to phone the emergency services unless you have something to report ie:- damage or injuries. SWP
— South Wales Police (@swpolice) February 17, 2018
Many took to Twitter to share their experiences as well.
Serious question now...was there an earthquake in Swansea just there!!!?!? Whole house started shaking. People out in the street checking ????
— John Barclay (@johnbarc86) February 17, 2018
Swansea Uni Bay Campus evacuated because of the earthquake pic.twitter.com/deJFtlrqSx
— Shan Black? (@SweetlyShan) February 17, 2018
What the ..... anyone else in Swansea feel that???!!!!! #earthquake
— Siany OFFICIAL (@sianyonthewave) February 17, 2018