'I thought I felt something!' Locals react as earthquake hits Borders town
Last updated 28th Mar 2025
A town in the Borders was given a rude awakening this morning (Friday) - when it was hit by a small earthquake.
The British Geological Survey has confirmed the 1.4 magnitude tremor was felt in Innerleithen shortly before 8am.
One local has reported feeling something “strange”, while another said they thought it was thunder.
A third said: "Didn't feel a thing this morning."
While a fourth joked: "I feel em nearly every morning with these bloody wood lorries coming down Traquair Road, going far too fast at about 5.30am."
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Earthquakes aren't uncommon in Britain - there are around 300 quakes every year, but most are so small they go unnoticed.
Between 20 and 30 are over 2.0 magnitude which can be felt over a wider area.
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