Staffordshire hit by earthquake as residents describe 'windows and doors rattling'

A minor earthquake is thought to have hit Staffordshire on Wednesday evening.

A map from the British Geological Survey showing the epicentre of the quake

The 3.3 magnitude tremor was felt in areas of Staffordshire including Rugeley, Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas at around 8.20pm.BGS have received several reports from residents throughout the region, mainly from within around 20km of the epicentre. Reports described"an initial rumbling then a bang","felt more like a shunt, like something had hit something"and"the windows and doors all rattled".LAT/LONG: 52.922° North / 1.

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