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Around 100-150 earthquakes are recorded every year in the UK. About 15% of these are reported felt.
On average an earthquake of magnitude 4.7 or larger occurs every 8 years, while a magnitude 5.0 or larger occurs every 18 years.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agothere are very few minor earthquakes in the British Isles and no major ones in recent centuries
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How and when were the british isles settled?
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How many cities are there in the British Isles?
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How many continents in the British isles?
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How many square miles is the british isles?
The British Isles cover an area of around 121,000 square miles.
What two large river islands comprise the British isles?
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How many countries is the british isles made up of?
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How many rivers are in the british isles?
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What are the facts about the British isles?
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