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The 3.3-magnitude quake woke residents across Lancashire and shook their homes late at night.
Data show the quake struck off the Silverdale coast at about 11:23 pm, depth around 3 km, matching coastal accounts.
The tremor was felt beyond Lancashire, with sensations reported across Cumbria as part of a wider regional disturbance.

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A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck north-west England late Wednesday, waking residents.
The quake’s epicentre was off the coast near Silverdale, Lancashire, depth about 3 km.
The British Geological Survey said the tremor was felt across the South Lakes and Lancashire.
Residents described hearing sounds like explosions and bricks falling during the shaking.
UK seismic activity has shown multiple small quakes in recent days, with this event adding to activity.
Experts noted most quakes in the UK are minor and rarely cause damage.
Northern towns like Preston were among those reporting tremors extending from the epicentre area.
Previous quakes nearby included events in Herefordshire and Cornwall days earlier.
Officials posted no immediate reports of damage from the Lancashire quake.
The event followed by a recent surge in regional seismic activity, according to Sky News.

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A 3.3-magnitude earthquake rattled north-west England late Wednesday night, waking residents.
The British Geological Survey placed the epicentre off the coast of Silverdale, 3 km deep.
Residents described hearing explosions, vibrations, and noises like bricks falling during the quake.
The quake was widely felt across Lancashire with activity also seen in nearby towns.
This event followed additional small UK quakes over the weekend, suggesting ongoing seismic activity.
Officials noted the quake depth as shallow, contributing to its wide perception but limited damage.
Multiple social media posts captured reactions, with people comparing the event to explosions and strong vibrations.
The incident occurred around 11:23 p.m. on Wednesday night, according to initial data.
The UK has seen other recent earthquakes in Stirling, Herefordshire, Cornwall and Perth and Kinross.

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A 3.3-magnitude earthquake rattled northwest England, centered off the coast near Silverdale, Lancashire.
The quake occurred just after 11:23 p.m. and was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District.
Residents described shaking similar to an underground explosion, with many reports filed.
Volcano Discovery logged more than 1,100 eyewitness reports from people in the area.
BGS notes that only a small portion of UK earthquakes are strong enough to be felt.
Many tremors go unnoticed or are detected only by instruments, with little or no damage.
The latest event follows a similar 3.3 magnitude quake in Perth and Kinross in October.
BGS data place the epicenter just off the coast near Silverdale at a depth of about 1.86 miles.
The British Geological Survey reported the event and provided initial details.
Authorities say most tremors in the UK are detected annually, but only a fraction are noticeable to people.

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