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Earthquake tremors along coast go unnoticed Earthquake tremors along coast go unnoticed
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The earthquake occurred in the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk near Cromer The earthquake occurred in the North Sea off the coast of Cromer, Norfolk
An earthquake that took place off a county's coastline during the early hours of Sunday morning went unnoticed by residents.An earthquake that took place off a county's coastline during the early hours of Sunday morning went unnoticed by residents.
The tremor was recorded at 04:32 GMT in the North Sea, roughly 62.1 miles (100km) north-east of Cromer, Norfolk.The tremor was recorded at 04:32 GMT in the North Sea, roughly 62.1 miles (100km) north-east of Cromer, Norfolk.
According to the British Geographical Survey, the earthquake had a 3.0 magnitude and occurred at a shallow depth of 6.2 miles (10km). According to the British Geological Survey, the earthquake had a 3.0 magnitude and occurred at a shallow depth of 6.2 miles (10km).
Yet many residents have jokingly questioned whether there was an earthquake at all, with some saying that they "never heard or felt" anything.Yet many residents have jokingly questioned whether there was an earthquake at all, with some saying that they "never heard or felt" anything.
One person suggested their snoring may have been mistaken for the earthquake, while another said any tremors felt could have been a result of them falling down the stairs.One person suggested their snoring may have been mistaken for the earthquake, while another said any tremors felt could have been a result of them falling down the stairs.
The British Geographical Survey said about 20 to 30 earthquakes are felt by people each year, while hundreds of smaller ones are recorded by sensitive instruments. The British Geological Survey said about 20 to 30 earthquakes are felt by people each year, while hundreds of smaller ones are recorded by sensitive instruments.
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