Rumblings and Bangs As Highland Earthquake Hits

The HeraldJune 09, 2006

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AN earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale hit the west Highlands yesterday, resulting in loud bangs and making floors vibrate.

People in Gairloch, Achnasheen, Stromeferry and Ardaneaskan called the British Geological Survey (BGS) with reports of the tremor just after noon. One said "the whole house shook", and another added: "We thought the chimney had fallen down."

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Rumblings and Bangs As Highland Earthquake Hits

Olaf Preston, who lives in Lochcarron, said: "I was at a neighbour's having a cup ...

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