National Geographic News, Reporting Your World Daily

Monday, November 23, 2009

Photo: Quake Shakes Britain


Email to a Friend	<< Back to Full Story

February 27, 2008—The U.S. Geological Survey placed the epicenter of Britain's Wednesday morning earthquake—the strongest in nearly a quarter century— about 125 miles (200 kilometers) north of London.

A scientist at the American agency described the quake as "moderate," saying the preliminary U.S.G.S. estimated magnitude of 4.7 would likely be revised upward to match the British measurement of 5.3.

Map courtesy the U.S. Geological Survey