Even if you were elsewhere in the county and didn't feel it, you definitely knew about the Folkestone earthquake. 3.7 magnitude earthquake. Impact. "This morning's earthquake is approx 25km northeast of the 28 April 2007 Folkestone earthquake which had a magnitude of 4.3 ML." It was like homes were being pulled from their foundations in Folkestone. 2015-05-22 01:52:17 UTC at 01:52 May 22, 2015 UTC Location: Epicenter at 51.304, 1.438 3.2 km from Ramsgate (2.2 miles) England, United Kingdom. The British Geological Survey provides up-to-date information on recent and historical earthquakes, educational resources, and seismic hazard services And everyone had the same look on their face. No word of a lie there was just a mini earthquake in Kent! Another similar magnitude earthquake was felt across the county in the early hours of May 22, 2015 and was measured at 4.2 on the Richter scale with its epicentre in Sandwich. ... focal mechanism calculated for the 2007 Folkestone earthquake Another similar magnitude earthquake was felt across the county in the early hours of May 22, 2015 and was measured at 4.2 on the Richter scale with its epicentre in Sandwich. Despite such an unexpected act of nature, only two minor injures were ever recorded. 1996) and the M w 4.0 Folkestone earthquake of 2007 (Ottemöller et … Another local, Bill Byrne, 47, said: “Everyone’s been outside just talking about what had happened. The earthquake shook buildings and woke up locals, who indundated the police with calls to try and find out what was happening and took to social media to see if others felt the tremors. Folkestone & Hythe District Council have resurrected their plan to build a nuclear dump under the Romney Marsh. BGS @BritGeoSurvey It was 8.18am on Saturday, April 28, 2007 when an earthquake struck Kent. Content may be subject to copyright. latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more, Most Covid patients in Bolton with Indian strain had refused to have vaccine, Mail from 2008 is finally delivered after it’s found in dead postman’s house, Woman found friend dead so took her bank card to buy McDonald’s and scratchcards, Dad forced out of retirement after son stole his £380,000 life savings, Woman who spent hours on sunbeds diagnosed with skin cancer that killed her mum, These guys were walking through the Himalayan hills when the second earthquake happened, Second violent earthquake hits Nepal near Mount Everest and Kathmandu, Heroic teenager rescues 55 orphans from aftermath of Nepal earthquake. It was an important harbour and shipping port for most of the 19th and 20th centuries. This is a large (3 km wide), deep-seated (the shear surface extends about 40 m below sea level) rotational landslide. A 4.2 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Kent, the British Geological Survey (BGS) has said. The earthquake's shallow depth and proximity to Folkestone resulted in structural damage in the town, and one woman suffered a minor head and neck injury. The east of the county was hit by tremors just before 3am today, although people in most parts of Kent have reported feeling a rumble. Have you got used to wearing face coverings or will you be glad to see the back of them? The British Geological Survey have confirmed that this morning's earthquake is approx 25km north-east of the Folkestone earthquake in 2007 which had a magnitude of 4.3 ML. Experts pinpoint epicentre of earthquake to East Kent coast The British Geological Survey have confirmed that this morning's earthquake is approx 25km north-east of the Folkestone earthquake … Sharon Hayles, who was living in the village of Stanford near the Eurotunnel at Folkestone, said at the time that her house slid from side to side for about 10 to 15 seconds but escaped any major damage. Have we got a poltergeist? Is the world ending? The First Air Raid to strike Folkestone was on July 6th 1940 at 5.20 am which aimed to take out two gun A 4.2 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Kent, the British Geological Survey (BGS) has said. It is not the first time Kent has been hit by an earthquake. The United States Geological Survey indicated that the location of the earthquake was at 51.085°N, 1.009°E suggesting a position approximately 5 km north west of Hythe. Earthquakes similar in size to the Ramsgate quake hit the UK once every two years and about 4,500 … In the most bizarre of situations, dozens of people who had probably never spoken to each other before were suddenly engrossed in conversation. Height vehicles from Kent Fire and Rescue were sent out to secure properties, police were patrolling the streets and ambulance crews responded. #earthquake #kent’, MORE : Second violent earthquake hits Nepal near Mount Everest and Kathmandu, Kent Police wrote on their Twitter page that they were ‘monitoring the situation.’. ... 23 June 2015. Section BBC News. The previous earthquake that was felt in Belgium occurred near Spa on May 13, 2015 (magnitude 2.9). Bloody earthquake in Canterbury woke me up! In spite of the devastation caused by last week's Kent earthquake, we took the brave decision – in true Folkestonian spirit – to carry on with the parkrun regardless. Some Twitter users also made light of the quake… Richard Ashworth, who was Conservative MEP for the South East of England and living in Folkestone, said: “At first I thought a lorry had crashed into the back of our house, but having lived in New Zealand I soon realised what it was. Earthquakes of magnitude 4.2 ML occur in mainland UK roughly every 5 years although are more common in offshore areas, BGS said. Police had to tape off dangerous areas after debris had fallen from buildings during the tremor. Kent has been subjected to some cruel forces of nature in the past two weeks with extreme weather - and the aftermath is reminiscent of a previous natural phenomenon. Today’s 4.2 magnitude Ramsgate earthquake is approx 260,000 times smaller than the 7.8 #NepalQuake event — BGS (@BritGeoSurvey) May 22, 2015 A 4.3 magnitude quake - which lasted for two minutes - hit Folkestone at 8.19am on April 28, 2007, leaving the Garden of England with widespread damage. Moderate mag. A further quake on 22 May 2015 measured 4.2 on the Richter Scale. All content in this area was uploaded by Thierry Camelbeeck on Mar 12, 2015 . Something went wrong, please try again later. The UK’s strongest ever earthquake struck in 1931 and measured 6.1 on the Richter scale. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. This location is approximately 24 km northeast of the damaging M4.3 Folkestone earthquake (the strongest since 1955 M4.4) that occurred on April 28, 2007, and about 106 km (66 miles) east of capital London. Is someone falling down the stairs? Paul Hatton, 38, said: “I heard a bang and thought that a lorry had crashed into something or that there had been a gas explosion.”. Destructive magnitude 6 earthquakes struck the south of the North Sea and the English Channel in 1382 and 1580. The British Geological Survey said that a tremor was recorded at 2.52 am on Friday, with an epicentre about 7km south of Ramsgate. “We did expect to see some kind of damage, because we have a quite a large house and it was shifting under our feet. The question on everyone's lips: "What on earth was that?". Has a lorry crashed into the house? Historic Restoration Works The Second World War Folkestone was heavily bombed during the Second World War. An earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hit Kent this morning, rattling buildings and waking up residents. The earthquake - which had a depth of three miles (5km) - was also reported to have been felt as far away as Watton in Norfolk, while there were also claims of tremors in … #earthquake #kent, — Martyn Paterson (@martynspaterson) May 22, 2015, Well thank you East Kent for experiencing an earth quake the night before my exam thankyou. We all remember where we were on that morning. It was widely reported in the national media who were quick to point out it was the UK's biggest earthquake since 2002 at the time. Folkestone vigil for Nepalese earthquake victims. Ukip leader Nigel Farage famously promised his party would ’cause an earthquake’. Published 28 April 2017. 2:09. On the South Coast of England the railway line between Dover (the main ferry port for travel to Europe) and London crosses a very large landslide at Folkestone Warren in Kent. The 2007 earthquake caused physical damage in Folkestone. Hundreds of people from the Nepalese community in Kent have gathered for a vigil to remember those who died in Saturday's earthquake… These are the M S ∼ 4.0 historical earthquake that occurred in 1776 (Melville et al. British Geological Survey. A 4.4 magnitude earthquake near Swansea, Wales, caused one cottage to … The tremor originated near Sandwich at a depth of 13km (8 miles) at 02:52 BST, it reported. Subsection Kent. ... "This morning's earthquake is approx 25km north-east of the 28 April 2007 Folkestone earthquake which had a magnitude of 4.3 ML.'' In 2015, a quake measuring 4.2 hit Sandwich in Kent, with shockwaves felt as far away as Norwich 1oo miles away. Indeed, the Germans could fire shells across the Channel, more or less at will. Section BBC News. The latest Kent earthquake was approximately 260,000 times smaller than the 7.8 magnitude quake that hit Nepal on April 25, killing an estimated 8,000 people and injuring more than 19,000. The earthquake that hit Ramsgate on Friday measured 4.2 on the Richter scale ... Friday 22 May 2015 11:38. comments. Folkestone was the worst affected area, although it was also felt prominently in Dover, Deal, Canterbury and Ashford. Within Folkestone, Black Bull Road and Canterbury Road were said to be the worst affected by fallen debris, which was mostly chimney stacks and pots. In 2007, Folkestone experienced a 4.3 magnitude tremor. The shaking was reportedly also felt across the Channel in Calais, France and Brussels, Belgium. Folkestone (/ ˈ f oʊ k s t ən / FOHK-stən) is a port town on the English Channel, in Kent, south-east England.The town lies on the southern edge of the North Downs at a valley between two cliffs. The instrumental magnitude was determined at 4.2 ML, and the earthquake was located approximately 24 km northeast of the magnitude 4.3 Folkestone earthquake that occurred on 28 April 2007. 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Depth: 12 km #41 Folkestone parkrun – 30th May 2015. And a good thing too. It was the second strongest tremor in the county since 1580 when a 5.8 quake was recorded in the Dover Straits. “It literally felt like the whole house was being slid across like a fair ride. The tremor, which was recorded at a depth of 9.5 miles, struck west of Ramsgate in Thanet, at around 3am. An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale damaged buildings and cars and was felt across the county in April 2007, Get the latest news and features from Kent direct to your inbox. The Nepal Earthquake had a profound impact on the Folkestone Community - April 29 2015 'Bring Back Our Banksy' - November 5 … Mrs Hayles, who was sitting in her living room with her husband Martin when it happened, said: “We were looking at each other in amazement – you don’t expect to feel a tremor that size here. The British … Many were either awoken or left stunned by an almighty shuddering, the likes of which many of us had never felt before. This earthquake was located approximately 24 km northeast of the ML 4.3 Folkestone earthquake that occurred on 28 April 2007. The Red Arrows return to the front page on April 11 2018. The Harvey Grammar School in Cheriton Road was forced to close temporarily two days later due to "significant structural damage". Earthquakes similar in size to the Ramsgate quake hit the UK once every two years and about 4,500 times a year across the world, the British Geological Survey said. Video, 00:01:13 Folkestone quake remembered 10 years on. When the whole house suddenly starts violently shaking shortly after 8am, a million wild thoughts and emotions go through your mind in a matter of seconds. Apart from the AD 1580 earthquake, the Sangatte fault has only been associated with two other seismic events of moderate magnitude. With an epicentre said to be less than 1km off the coast of Folkestone, according to The British Geological Survey, it measured at 4.3 on the Richter scale. In total, 474 properties were reported as damaged with 73 of those too badly damaged for people to return to, 94 seriously damaged, and 307 suffering from minor structural issues. Here a few reports of rumbling noises created by the quake. This morning’s earthquake is approx 25km north-east of the 28 April 2007 Folkestone earthquake which had a magnitude of 4.3 ML — BGS (@BritGeoSurvey) May 22, 2015. 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Get your need-to-know The British Geological Survey tweeted that the Ramsgate earthquake ‘is approx 260,000 times smaller than the 7.8 #NepalQuake event.’, MORE : Heroic teenager rescues 55 orphans from aftermath of Nepal earthquake. Tremors were also felt across many other parts of Kent and the south east, including as far as East Sussex, Essex and Suffolk. Has Dungeness blown up? So this is the biggest earthquake to hit Britain since a 4.3 magnitude quake in Folkestone in 2007. Around 10 people were made homeless. Earthquake Felt In Suffolk. "It has been quite good to see the community rally round like this. There was also previously an earthquake of the same magnitude in 1382. The tremor originated near Sandwich at a depth of 13km (8 miles) at 02:52 BST, it reported. — Nathan Merclassi (@dassi95) May 22, 2015, FAM THERE WAS JUST A MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE IN KENT, — MIC Righteous (@MicRighteous) May 22, 2015. 22 May 2015, 07:16 . Neighbours poured out onto the streets - cup of tea in hand of course - some still in their pyjamas and dressing gowns. The Folkestone Warren landslide toe weight structure. Folkestone quake remembered 10 years on. Will you continue to wear a face mask after life returns to normal? The 2007 earthquake was the first in Kent for 57 years since one which originated quite a way off the coast in the English Channel in January 1950 and measured 4.4 on the Richter scale. This is not the first time that the county has been hit by an earthquake. If he’d won the seat in South Thanet, today’s news might make us think he wields some kind of magical power. MORE : These guys were walking through the Himalayan hills when the second earthquake happened, Earthquake!!! “A lot of people were upset and confused, but there was no serious trauma.”. ‘No injuries have been reported,’ they wrote. [32] It was centred in the Sandwich area of … Theories were rife until the news was confirmed later that day that it could only have been one thing. The earthquake of the 22 May 2015 occurred at 02:52 BST0 (01:52 UTC), with an epicentre approximately 7 km south of Ramsgate, Kent. ‘Bloody earthquake in Canterbury woke me up! A row of eight council owned homes in Oak Tree Road, Ashford, were gutted by a gas explosion on a hot summers day in June 2015. The Kent earthquake overnight measured magnitude 4.2 on the Richter scale, the largest recorded in Britain since 2007. Windows of parked cars were also smashed in some places. There have been two earthquakes in Kent since 2007, notably another one less than two years later, which was also in Folkestone, on March 3, 2009 but was less severe at 3.0 on the Richter scale. ... 2015. In 2007, Folkestone experienced a 4.3 magnitude tremor. The blast in Little Knoll saw one resident rushed to hospital with burns. Back in 2007, Folkestone experienced a tremor of magnitude 4.3. 4.3 earthquake - 2.8 km northwest of Saint Peters, Kent, England, United Kingdom, on Friday, 22 May 2015 at 01:52 (GMT) Quake Data | Interactive map | User Reports | Earlier … Over 1,600 reports from an automatic online questionnaire survey were received from members of the public, almost all of them coming from within a 75km radius of the epicentre, covering Ramsgate, Margate and their surrounding hamlets, as far south as Dover and Folkestone (approx 20-30km SW of the epicentre), Canterbury (25km west of the epicentre) and Herne Bay (20km to the NW … There have been two earthquakes in Kent since 2007, notably another one less than two years later, which was also in Folkestone, on March 3, 2009 but was less severe at 3.0 on the Richter scale. A series of … 10 of the worst disasters to have shaken Kent. Posted on May 31, 2015 by folkestoneoffice. 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