Cornwall earthquake

Which county was the earthquake in?

• Midlands

• North Yorkshire

• Cornwall

• North Sea

Where was the epicentre of this earthquake?

• The Midlands Microcraton

• Dogger Bank

• Birmingham

• Mount's Bay area

What did people in Cornwall describe the feeling of the earthquake as?

Pick TWO

• Explosion

• Volcano

• Tornado

• Avalanche

What time of day did it happen?

• Middle of the night

• At sunrise

• Afternoon

• Evening

When did this earthquake happen?

• November 2023

• November 2022

• November 1922

• November 2000

How many earthquakes are there in Britain every year?

• 200-300

• 400-500

• 100-200

• 300-400

What is the largest recorded earthquake experienced in the UK?

• 4.7

• 7.3

• 6.1

• 5.2

What year was the biggest earthquake recorded in the UK?

What is the Midlands Microcraton made of?

• Clay

• Sand

• Hard rock

• Soft rock

What is the age of the Midlands Microcraton?

• 100 million years old

• 200 million years old

• 300 million years old

• Over 590 million years old