A 3.3-magnitude earthquake hit off Lancashire’s coast Dec. 3, 2025, felt across northwest England, with no injuries or damage.

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Silverdale, Lancashire, at 11:23 p.m. on December 3, 2025, with a depth of about 3 kilometers, according to the British Geological Survey. The tremor was felt across northwest England, including Kendal, Ulverston, Carnforth, and Blackpool, with residents reporting shaking homes, loud explosions, and being woken from sleep. No injuries or damage were reported, though emergency services responded to numerous calls. The BGS confirmed it was the second UK quake that month and noted such events are rare but not unusual, with 200–300 quakes detected annually, only 20–30 of which are felt.