A magnitude 3.3 earthquake shook north-west England and the southern Lake District, felt in towns including Kendal, Ulverston, and nearby coast areas like Silverdale, Lancashire.

Witnesses described sensations ranging from a distant explosion and underground vibration to whole-house shaking and sounds like bricks or roofs collapsing.

The quake occurred around 11:23 PM on December 3, with official updates published the following day.

Emergency services urged residents to report any property damage to 101 and provided ongoing situation updates.

Fire, police, and HART teams mobilized to an Aldi car park for a JESIP meeting amid a high volume of calls, with a police helicopter deployed for aerial checks; crews later held a JESIP briefing and returned to stations around 2:00 on Thursday.

Public concern about nuclear or catastrophic incidents near facilities was alleviated by officials confirming no such event occurred.

The report draws on contributions from journalists for the Press Association, with coverage updated on December 4.

The coverage emphasizes the widespread yet localized impact, rapid social-media disseminated information, and authorities’ reassurance of safety and no injuries.

Police conducted aerial searches using a helicopter to look for signs of damage in the quake zone.

Lancashire Police and emergency services note ongoing monitoring, with no injuries or major damage reported from this UK seismic activity.

Authorities logged no injuries or significant damage, coordinating among police, fire, and ambulance services while urging the public to report damage under log 1613.

Overall, officials described the event as a minor earthquake with ongoing assessment for aftershocks.