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Wales earthquake: 4.2 magnitude tremors felt in Cardiff

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People in parts of South Wales have reported feeling an earthquake as a tremor shook homes and walls shortly after midnight.

The British Geological Survey (BGS) said the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck at 12.14am.

It was centred about four miles north-west of Swansea, near the town of Gorseinon.

A BGS spokesman said: “It was felt by some people in the Swansea area and as far away as Cardiff.”

There were no immediate reports of any damage.

Sky TV reported:

Wales online tweeted:

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