At twenty two minutes past ten this evening Belton in Rutland felt (strong shaking) and heard the 3.8 earthquake 8 km below ground.  At first it was believed to be the revelry of birthday parties in progress at the Sun Inn however this was quickly ruled out!

The epicenter was 52.70N 0.70 W Cottesmore and was felt over a wide area.

In 2014 there were three earthquakes felt in Rutland.