Tremor hit at depth of 0.6 miles outside the village of Weeton just after 7.30pm on Friday

Blackpool has been struck by a 1.5-magnitude earthquake, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS). The tremor struck at a depth of 0.6 miles (1km) outside the village of Weeton just after 7.30pm on Friday.

Residents within Blackpool, as well as in the neighbouring villages of Little Plumpton and Westby, reported feeling the tremor.

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