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Scotland shaken by biggest earthquake for 30 years

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The west of Scotland is known for many things – its beautiful scenery, its wildlife, its temperate climate.

But it is also a region prone to earthquakes – and the biggest one for 30 years has made itself felt.

Experts at the British Geological survey say earthquake measured 3.8 on the Richter scale and was centred on Moidart.

Here’s the real-time data from our seismic station at Loch Awe. Clearly showing the 3.8ML event at Moidart earlierhttps://t.co/ego5yL8x62 pic.twitter.com/fGPZWdmLIQ— BGS…
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3 Comments

  1. @GaryHind701

    March 8, 2024 at 9:39 am

    It was the biggest within 20 miles of the Highlands for 3 decades, it was later upgraded to a magnitude 4.0 quake followed by a M3.4 aftershock, there was a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Arran in 1999!

  2. @user-yg6dk9eh8g

    March 8, 2024 at 9:39 am

    it was from hearing the voice of the announcer

  3. @josedourado3747

    March 8, 2024 at 9:39 am

    You forgot the whiskey pure malt for me please.

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