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February 26th, 2008

Quake rattles Britain

Posted: 08:36 PM ET

(CNN) - A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook Britain early Wednesday, centered on the east coast north of London, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The quake's center was about 125 miles (205 km) north of London in York. It struck just before 1 a.m. (8 p.m. ET Tuesday).


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