Scotland Are earthquakes in and around Scotland more common than you think? Use our interactive map to find out By Lauren Jack and Lesley-Anne Kelly September 25 2019, 5:23 pm September 25 2019, 5:23 pm Share Are earthquakes in and around Scotland more common than you think? Use our interactive map to find out Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/scotland/1850814/are-earthquakes-in-and-around-scotland-more-common-than-you-think-use-our-interactive-map-to-find-out/ Copy Link Total's Elgin platform. Workers on a North Sea oil rig felt ‘shaking’ after a 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred. The Total Elgin platform, located 150 miles east of Aberdeen, was affected around 1:30pm yesterday according to the British Geological Society (BGS). The BGS reported that the quake was 10km deep and was awarded a level three intensity rating on the European Macroseismic Scale. Tremors of this intensity are defined as “weak”, causing light vibrations and trembling that may be noticeable in a few homes. It is estimated that around 900,000 earthquakes happen annually, most rarely causing damage and only a fraction of the tremors felt on the mainland. Use our interactive map to see how common they really are.
