2.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes North Yorkshire Village Overnight

A 2.5-magnitude earthquake struck near the village of Litton in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, awakening residents with a loud rumble and ground shaking shortly after 1:30 a.m. The tremor, detected at a depth of approximately 2.5 to 4 kilometers, was felt across multiple nearby villages and towns, causing reactions ranging from startled awakenings to comparisons to explosions or large trucks. This seismic event is notable given that earthquakes of this size are usually not felt by people in the UK. The British Geological Survey reports that this is one of several recent quakes in the region, following a smaller 2-magnitude earthquake in Kilnsey earlier this year. Locals have speculated the quake may be related to the nearby Craven Fault line, a known geological fault system in the area. The event was described as causing rattling windows, furniture movement, and was one of the most significant UK earthquakes recorded so far this year.