The quake was centred on Millhouse
A micro quake was recorded in Cumbria yesterday, says the British Geological Survey.
The earthquake was centred near to Millhouse, about 1.7 miles from Hesket Newmarket.
It was recorded by seismograph and measured 1.3 on the Richter Scale.
It occurred about three kilometres underground and happened just after 3.21pm.
It is unlikely that it would have been felt on the surface.
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