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Earthquake hits UK as people woken by shake which felt like 'explosion'
- 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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