Further analysis of the Kent earthquake
2 May 2007
Scientists at the British Geological Survey (BGS) are continuing to analyse data from the earthquake that shook parts of Kent last weekend (28 April).
They now confirm that it was the highest recorded intensity for a British earthquake in more than 100 years. They are also carrying out a detailed survey of the damage it caused, and have found that the worst affected area was in Folkestone.
The BGS has been running an online seismic survey to find out how far from the epicentre the tremors were felt, for which they have already received over 1000 entries.
People can help the BGS by recording their experiences of the earthquake online.
The preliminary map of results is available.
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