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2002 Dudley earthquake


 

The 2002 Dudley earthquake was an earthquake registering 5.0 on the Richter scale that struck the Midlands of England, United Kingdom on 23 September 2002 00:54 UTC (01:54 local time) and lasted approximately 20 seconds. It was the largest earthquake to hit the UK for nearly 10 years, but there were no fatalities. The epicentre was located at the junction of High Arcal Road and Himley Road, Dudley. The tremor was felt in many distant parts of the United Kingdom, including Wales, North Yorkshire, Wiltshire and London.

Related Topics:
Earthquake - Richter scale - England - United Kingdom - 23 September - 2002 - UTC - Dudley - Wales - North Yorkshire - Wiltshire - London

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