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A MINOR EARTHQUAKE has been recorded in Co Donegal.
The 2.1 magnitude quake struck at 9:18pm last night, according to the Irish National Seismic Network (INSN), which works with Geological Survey Ireland.
The epicentre of the quake was about 15km south-east from Donegal town and 15km north-east of Ballyshannon.
INSN say that the event was felt by members of the public in the south of the county, while BBC reports that tremors were felt in Co Fermanagh.
The body has previously reported that events of this nature are not uncommon in the region.
Last year, an earthquake measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale hit in Donegal Bay, while 2.6 magnitude quake also struck near Buncrana in 2012.
The INSN has asked that anyone who felt or experienced the event fill out this questionnaire.
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I say there has been higher magnitude levels from a few lads after 6 pints of Guinness
So the Earth moved for someone last night!
There was one earlier this month. 2 in a month. Looks like there’ll be another nearer Letterkenny shortly.
@Just Eoin: global warning
#prayfordonegal
All a laugh & joke for now but if wide scale fracking was allowed down the line you’d never now what side effects could occur!
I remember in 1984 seeing the “virgin Mary” statue move as well, it was a sign
@Jonny: Yea, a sign that you were successfully brainwashed by one of the world’s largest cults.
Cue the memes of knocked over patio chairs!
That wasn’t an earthquake- it was an ATM being removed…
D O’D's balls finally dropped
@tweetforjunk: winner
@tweetforjunk: If his wallet drops, we’re all fecked!
Good program on RTÉ 1 last night re: lough Derg and the pilgrimage that people take there which was where the epicentre of earthquake was 2+hours later. . A coincidence.
@C_O’S: Jesus was watching RTE and decided to make the earthquake for the craic.
I’ve had farts that have caused a 2.1 magnitude earthquake
@this_is_ireland: I bet that caused a mass evacuation.
It’s ok it’s Arlene Foster and the DUP using explosives along the border to unhitch Northern Ireland from Ireland.
Tsunami warning in place.
Again..
@TechBuzz Ireland: Have they started fracking in Fermanagh yet?
That’s shocking
Fracking no doubt.
Much as I hate to say it, Kiwis dont even get out of bed for a 2.1
Might not have to worry bout the border if that keeps happening.
And yet again, the depth, a important factor, has been omitted.
No doubt it’s warning from god to all the sinners in Donegal! It will be cranked up if there is not some serious repenting done over the coming days.
Where are the risky tectonic plates in relation to Ireland.? East coast of USA in greater danger than Ireland seemingly?
@Tim Oleary: The North American and Eurasian plates come together closer to Ireland, specifically Donegal than anywhere in North America. It actually runs right down the middle of Iceland though so good luck to them….
Much as I hate to say it, Kiwis dont even get out of bed for a 2.1
Was there at that time last night myself … did not feel a thing
Thanks Corrib Gas pipeline…
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