Earthquake recorded in West Midlands
It measured at 2.8 on the Richter Scale
Last updated 22nd Feb 2022
An earthquake with a magnitude of two point eight has been recorded in the West Midlands.
Rumbling was heard and people described feeling as if their houses were shaking as it happened just before 11-o'clock last night.
There've been no reports of any damage.
The quake was recorded in Walsall, and could be felt in Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley and other surrounding areas.
According to the British Geological Survey, reports they got included hearing 'a faint rumbling before sensation of being hit in the back of the chair",
It's not the first time an earthquake has happened in the West Midlands. Back in 2002, a quake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale was recorded in Dudley.