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UK Suffers Earth Quake

The United Kingdom has had it's worst eath quake in 6 years.

The UK's biggest earthquake in six years has been felt across parts of north Devon and south Wales. The tremor - which was centred in the Bristol Channel - measured 4-point-1 in magnitude It's thought the quake hit at around 1.20pm this afternoon. Some residents have reported their homes rocking - while others felt the ground shake.

Brian Baptie, from the British Geographical survey, says an earthquake of this size can cause minor superfical damage but believes no lives were at risk.