earthquake

[Michael Rolls]

apparently Scotland experienced a 3.3 R earthquake at 07:25 this morning. Places quite near to us say that they felt it, but I was blissfully unaware

[Scrumpy]

Gone are the days when 'The earth moved for you' 
eh!! Michael. 😃 😊 

[Michael Rolls]

So true!

[Mups]

apparently Scotland experienced a 3.3 R earthquake at 07:25 this morning. Places quite near to us say that they felt it, but I was blissfully unaware

Glad you're alright, Michael.

[Michael Rolls]

Me too, thanks for the thought

[Raven]

2nd Quake. 

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5355788/earthquake-perthshire-stirlingshire/?utm_content=456969444&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-325681791214

[Mups]

2nd Quake. 

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5355788/earthquake-perthshire-stirlingshire/?utm_content=456969444&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-325681791214

Oh 'eck.   Is that anywhere near you, Raven?

Unfortunately I can't read the link because its one of those they want me to pay for.
There's loads seem to be doing this now.

[klondike]

Press the X at the top of the popup and you can read it.

Don't get worried that Scotland will be in ruins....


Me
how strong is a 3.7 magnitude earthquake. Any comparision?

AI.....
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake is considered a minor earthquake. Here's a breakdown of what that means and some comparisons to help you understand its strength:

How it Feels and What Happens

- Felt by many: It is often felt by people, especially those indoors and on the upper floors of buildings.

- Vibrations: The shaking would be noticeable and could be compared to the vibrations of a large truck or a freight train passing nearby.

- No significant damage: A 3.7 magnitude earthquake is very unlikely to cause any structural damage. At most, you might see hanging objects swing, or hear dishes and windows rattle.

Comparison


A good comparison for the shaking you might feel from a 3.7 magnitude earthquake is the rumble of a nearby freight train. You would definitely notice the vibration, and it might be a bit startling if you're not used to it, but it's not a violent or destructive shaking.

[Raven]

No Mups not really, certainly not up North but about 25 miles from my Perth House is a wee place called Comrie or Shakey Toon as the locals call it.
I first saw big iron bars on the gable ends of some buildings when I was around 4 or 5. It was a Sunday and we were all headed up to Lochearnhead for some water fun and a picnic. As we drove through the wee place I asked my dad why the bars were there on some buildings, he told me it was to help steady the building when the ground shook, Comrie was always getting smallish quakes. Still is as far as I know.

[Mups]

Klondike,  I just pressed the X like you said,  and that's brill.  Thanks very much. 

I still would not like to feel the ground under my feet rumbling though,   would you?
Knowing it was just a train going by,  would feel a lot less scary,  than  knowing it was an Earthquake, which could be very unpredictable.

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Raven,  I am not convinced those crossed bars on properties would give me a lot of confidence in a big quake,   would it you? 

[klondike]

There was one felt in Northamptonshire some years back. Oddly it came at a very opportune moment and made the bedroom door rattle.

I'd guess it was this one
https://www.bbc.co.uk/northamptonshire/content/articles/2008/02/27/county_earthquake_reports_feature.shtml

[Raven]

I don't really know I never thought about it. But the buildings are still standing, so I suppose they do something.
Comrie gets a lot of tremors for some reason. Has done for several hundred years.

Comrie iron supports are a specific type of bracing designed for houses in Comrie, Scotland, the earthquake capital of the UK, to withstand tremors. The unique, L-shaped iron supports are attached to the corners of stone cottages, providing structural stability by strengthening the buildings against seismic activity. This bracing technique is a historical solution developed in the town to protect its buildings from the frequent, and sometimes intense, earthquakes it experiences. 
Structural function: The iron supports are a form of seismic retrofitting, essentially creating a steel exoskeleton for the traditional stone buildings. They are attached to the corners of the buildings to reinforce them and prevent damage from shaking.
Historical context: Comrie has a history of earthquakes, leading residents to develop this solution to protect their homes. These supports are a historical and local adaptation to the area's unique geological situation.
Unique to Comrie: The iron supports are a distinctive feature of Comrie, a testament to its reputation as the "earthquake capital of the UK," a title also known as the "Shaky Toun".

[Mups]

There was one felt in Northamptonshire some years back. Oddly it came at a very opportune moment and made the bedroom door rattle.

    Cheeky chops. 



October 21, 2025, 08:46:39 PM

I don't really know I never thought about it. But the buildings are still standing, so I suppose they do something.
Comrie gets a lot of tremors for some reason. Has done for several hundred years.

Either that,  or the quakes haven't been very powerful perhaps.