East Midlands: The UK earthquake hot spot

The East Midlands has seen more earthquakes in the last decade than any other English region.

Last night a 2.8 magnitude quake hit Oakham, Rutland - the second time tremors have been felt in the county this year.

Major East Midlands earthquakes over the last decade:

  • Market Rasen, Lincolnshire - 27th February 2008 - 5.2 magnitude

This was one of the largest earthquakes in recorded history in the British Isles, and was felt across wide areas of the country.

It caused significant property damage in parts of the East Midlands and Yorkshire.

Damage inspection to houses in Trinity St, Gainsborough Credit: PA
Chimney falls from a home in Gainsborough in the 2008 quake Credit: PA
Rutland is a UK earthquake hotspot Credit: ITV News