<p>A moderate 4.2-magnitude earthquake today struck some parts of the UK but no casualities were reported.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Seismologists at the British Geological Survey (BGS) confirmed the tremor, which was felt in areas, including Ramsgate.<br /><br />The organisation tweeted: "Prelim data now online 4.2 magnitude earthquake near Sandwich, Kent."<br /><br />A spokesman said: "It has now been confirmed parts of east Kent has been affected by an earthquake measuring just 4.3 on the Richter scale."<br /><br />Earthquakes similar in size to the one that hit Kent happen around every two years in the UK and about 4,500 times a year across the world, BGS said.<br /><br />"Today's 4.2 magnitude Ramsgate earthquake is approx 2,60,000 times smaller than the 7.8 Nepal Quake event," BGS said.<br /><br />"We are aware of reports of tremors being felt by residents in East Kent & are monitoring the situation. No injuries have been reported," police said.<br /><br />Kent Police began receiving reports of the earthquake tremor in the east Kent area at around 2.57 am today.<br /><br />Police and Kent Fire and Rescue Services have not received any reports of structural damage or injuries.<br /><br />"We will continue to liaise with our partner agencies to ensure we are providing help and support in any areas needed," the police spokesman said.</p>
<p>A moderate 4.2-magnitude earthquake today struck some parts of the UK but no casualities were reported.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Seismologists at the British Geological Survey (BGS) confirmed the tremor, which was felt in areas, including Ramsgate.<br /><br />The organisation tweeted: "Prelim data now online 4.2 magnitude earthquake near Sandwich, Kent."<br /><br />A spokesman said: "It has now been confirmed parts of east Kent has been affected by an earthquake measuring just 4.3 on the Richter scale."<br /><br />Earthquakes similar in size to the one that hit Kent happen around every two years in the UK and about 4,500 times a year across the world, BGS said.<br /><br />"Today's 4.2 magnitude Ramsgate earthquake is approx 2,60,000 times smaller than the 7.8 Nepal Quake event," BGS said.<br /><br />"We are aware of reports of tremors being felt by residents in East Kent & are monitoring the situation. No injuries have been reported," police said.<br /><br />Kent Police began receiving reports of the earthquake tremor in the east Kent area at around 2.57 am today.<br /><br />Police and Kent Fire and Rescue Services have not received any reports of structural damage or injuries.<br /><br />"We will continue to liaise with our partner agencies to ensure we are providing help and support in any areas needed," the police spokesman said.</p>