An earthquake was felt in parts of Britain today (Monday, March 21). The tremors caused homes in areas of northern Scotland to rattle for about two minutes.
According to The British Geological Survey it was felt in Shetland, Aberdeen, Ellon, Stonehaven, Helmsdale, Inverurie, Lairg, Huntly, Banff and Fraserburgh, the MirrorOnline reports. It was of a 5.1 magnitude and happened at 5.23am off the north east of Shetland.
The BGS had reports saying such things as "it woke me up as windows rattled", "bed shook and windows creaked", "mirror rattled". Other comments said: "felt it as well as heard it, enough to wake me up", "lying in bed and heard a low rumbling sound", "three waves of vibration in about three seconds."
