Historic churches · East Midlands
2008 Market Rasen earthquake
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On 27 February 2008 at 00:56:47.8s GMT an earthquake occurred at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England. According to the British Geological Survey the earthquake registered a reading of 5.2 on the Richt
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Market Rasen · 2.3 km
- Free entry
About
On 27 February 2008 at 00:56:47.8s GMT an earthquake occurred at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England. According to the British Geological Survey the earthquake registered a reading of 5.2 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Market Rasen and 15 kilometres (9 mi) south-west of Grimsby. The duration of the earthquake was confirmed as roughly 10 seconds.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Lincolnshire Wolds
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
On 27 February 2008 at 00:56:47.8s GMT an earthquake occurred at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England. According to the British Geological Survey the earthquake registered a reading of 5.2 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Market Rasen and 15 kilometres (9 mi) south-west of Grimsby. The duration of the earthquake was confirmed as roughly 10 seconds.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4040, -0.3310
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Middle Rasen
- Postcode
- LN8 3FD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Nearest railway station
- Market Rasen — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: 2008 Market Rasen earthquake (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 2008 Market Rasen earthquake?
- 2008 Market Rasen earthquake is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN8 3FD), in the parish of Middle Rasen.
- What is 2008 Market Rasen earthquake?
- On 27 February 2008 at 00:56:47.8s GMT an earthquake occurred at Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England. According to the British Geological Survey the earthquake registered a reading of 5.2 on the Richt
- How do I get to 2008 Market Rasen earthquake?
- The nearest railway station is Market Rasen, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN8 3FD.
- Is 2008 Market Rasen earthquake a protected site?
- Yes — 2008 Market Rasen earthquake is part of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (AONB) and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is 2008 Market Rasen earthquake free to visit?
- Yes, 2008 Market Rasen earthquake is free to enter.
- How do I get to 2008 Market Rasen earthquake?
- The nearest railway station is Market Rasen, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LN8 3FD.