2008 Lincolnshire earthquake facts for kids
UTC time | 2008-02-27 00:56:47 |
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ISC event | 13214978 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 27 February 2008 |
Local time | 00:56 |
Magnitude | 5.2 ML |
Depth | 18.6 kilometres (12 mi) |
Epicentre | 53°24′14″N 0°19′52″W / 53.404°N 0.331°W |
Areas affected | United Kingdom |
Max. intensity | VI (Slightly Damaging) |
Casualties | 1 injured |
The 2008 Lincolnshire earthquake occurred on the 27th of February 2008. This earthquake was measured on the Richter scale at 3.9. People near the epicentre could feel this quake. Only one person was injured and there were no deaths due to the earthquake. This affected the United Kingdom. The depth of the earthquake was 18,600m. It is said to have happened at 23:14 on a Saturday and is estimated to have lasted for 10 seconds. It was mainly felt in Lincolnshire and Hull.
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