Atlanta, GA 2/27/2008 11:50:26 PM
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Britain Earthquake Causes Damage, Leaves 1 Injured

An earthquake rattle Britain early Wednesday morning an injured at least one person.  The quake's epicenter was located 125 miles north of London. The British Geological Survey said the 5.3 magnitude earthquake was the most powerful since a 5.4 quake that hit North Whales in 1984.

“This was a very large earthquake in UK terms. This one has been felt throughout the whole of England and southern Scotland,” said Julian Bukits of the Geological Survey.

Many buildings were left damaged. No deaths have been reported.

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