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18/01/2013
BGS Confirm East Midlands Earthquake
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake has been recorded near Loughborough in Leicester at 05:20 this morning.
The British Geological Survey (BGS) confirmed the earthquake, which was felt in several parts of the East Midlands.
It was felt in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire and one man described it as "like an explosion in the distance".
The BGS said it was an average tremor for the UK and one million times weaker than the 2011 Japanese earthquake.
Leicestershire Police and the fire service both said there were no reports of damage in the county.
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The British Geological Survey (BGS) confirmed the earthquake, which was felt in several parts of the East Midlands.
It was felt in Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire and one man described it as "like an explosion in the distance".
The BGS said it was an average tremor for the UK and one million times weaker than the 2011 Japanese earthquake.
Leicestershire Police and the fire service both said there were no reports of damage in the county.
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