Tremors felt across parts of Lancashire as 3 magnitude earthquake hits Silverdale

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck Silverdale on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, causing tremors across parts of Lancashire.

The earthquake struck at 8.11am, registering a magnitude of 2.3 at a depth of three kilometres.

Tremors were reported in Silverdale, Carnforth, Milnthorpe and Grange-over-Sands.

Reports to the British Geological Survey said the earthquake “felt like a small explosion underground” and that it “was like a heavy lorry outside”.

This latest seismic activity follows two events towards the end of 2025, with a 3.4 magnitude earthquake hitting Silverdale on December 4, followed by a 2.5 magnitude quake on December 19.

The 3.4 magnitude earthquake was reported as the third strongest recorded in the UK in 2025.

The UK experiences around 100 earthquakes each year. A magnitude 4 earthquake occurs roughly every two years, while a magnitude 5 or above event happens every 10 to 20 years.