2008 Market Rasen earthquake
On 27 February 2008 at 00:56:47.8s GMT an earthquake occurred at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. According to the British Geological Survey the earthquake registered a reading of 5.2 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Market Rasen and 15 miles (24 km) south-west of Grimsby.
Hampshire Newcastle upon Tyne | |
| UTC time | 2008-02-27 00:56:47 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 13214978 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 27 February 2008 |
| Local time | 00:56 |
| Magnitude | 5.2 ML 4.8 mb |
| Depth | 18.6 kilometres (12 mi) |
| Epicentre | 53.404°N 0.331°W |
| Areas affected | United Kingdom |
| Max. intensity | EMS-98 VI (Slightly damaging) |
| Casualties | 1 injured |
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