3.3-magnitude earthquake recorded in Lancashire as people woken up with 'homes shaking'

3.3-magnitude earthquake recorded in Lancashire as people woken up with 'homes shaking'

The 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Silverdale in Lancashire at 11.23pm

View 2 Images The earthquake was recorded in Silverdale, Lancashire (Image: James Maloney/Lancs Live)

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake has struck England's North West, waking residents to shaking houses, with reports of tremors felt as far away as London. ‌

The British Geological Survey (BGS) has confirmed the earthquake, with data showing the quake hit three kilometres beneath Lancashire at 11.23pm on Wednesday, December 3. ‌

According to BGS reports, the quake struck off the coast of Silverdale at 11.23pm, at a depth of 1.86 miles (3km). The organisation told Sky News the tremors were felt "across the S