A magnitude 3.8 earthquake has struck in Shropshire this afternoon. The British Geological Survey (BGS), which monitors tremors, said it had received numerous reports from people in the area and surrounding counties.
The BGS recorded the quake as being centred on Wem, Shropshire, and striking at 3.36pm at a depth of 8km. According to BirminghamLive, affected areas include Shrewsbury, Telford, Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent.
One homeowner, who lives in Shrewsbury, said: "I felt the house shake from side to side for about three or four seconds. I was sat on the sofa and the whole room was moving, I’ve never felt an earthquake before.
