‘Low rumbling’ felt after earthquake in Dumfries

The 2.0-magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of the Southern Uplands.

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Residents of a borders town felt a “low rumbling” during an earthquake on Saturday.

The 2.0-magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of the Southern Uplands.

The British Geological Survey (BGS) said people reported the rumbling in Dumfries at around 1pm.

Initial data from the BGS suggested the quake’s depth was six miles and its epicentre was around five miles west of the town.

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