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A second earthquake struck Silverdale, a coastal town in Lancashire, England, within two weeks, leaving residents shaken. The earthquake hit at 5:03 am on Saturday, with a magnitude of 2.5 on the Richter scale, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS). The epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 kilometers) off the coast of Silverdale, near the border of Cumbria.
Locals reported feeling the sudden jolt and a loud rumbling noise, with some describing it as a thunderous sound. Windows, pictures, and radiators shook violently during the earthquake. One resident took to social media, describing the experience as feeling like a sudden commotion in a nearby alleyway, with the jolt lasting for a few seconds. While the second earthquake was not as severe as the one on December 3, which was recorded at 3.3 magnitude, the residents of Silverdale were left stunned by the unexpected tremors.
Experts from the BGS believe that the recent earthquake could be an aftershock of the initial earthquake, a common occurrence in the aftermath of a significant seismic event. Aftershocks can occur for weeks or months after a major earthquake, and authorities have confirmed that no damage or casualties were reported due to the recent earthquake.
Lancashire and the Lake District are not typically prone to earthquakes, but the recent tremors have left the local community in a state of shock. While experts are monitoring the situation, there is currently no indication of a major earthquake in the near future.
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