Earth tremors felt across Warrington

Residents in parts of town reported feeling the tremors at around 2.30pm today, Saturday, causing buildings to shake.

Areas including the town centre, Latchford, Great Sankey, Stockton Heath, Birchwood, Grappenhall, Burtonwood, Howley, Cinnamon Brow, Wilderspool and Rixton were affected.

Yes, chair moved, dishes fell and cupboard doors opened in the kitchen! In Stockton Heath

— Liz Whitcher (@lizwhitcher) February 17, 2018

Sat in the London Bridge pub and I thought someone was shaking my chair

— Zoe🏳️‍🌈🐝 (@ZConnie999) February 17, 2018

@warringtonnews Yes I felt it alright! I’m on 3rd floor in apartments. Latchford, on the Banks of the River Mersey. I thought the sofa was collapsing at first till I realised what it was. 😲

— Elizabeth Taylor (@liztaylor877) February 17, 2018

An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck in south Wales, causing vibrations across the country.

Yes heard & felt it!! Grappenhall

— Christina (@christina3882) February 17, 2018

So it wasn't my imagination? Didn't feel anything, but my monitor shook for a few seconds.

— Nigel Ellis (@mentalis) February 17, 2018

Was this just the after shock from phil benthams collision in last nights game 🤕

— Chris Robertson (@No_Dramas_Mate) February 17, 2018