A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck western Scotland in the early hours of Tuesday, with reports of tremors felt as far as Edinburgh and Ballycastle in Northern Ireland.
The quake occurred shortly before 2am, with its epicentre located 11 miles north-west of Lochgilphead and 88 miles north-west of Glasgow, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
More than 30 people reported feeling the tremor, which took place 10km below the earth's surface. The USGS recorded the event, noting its magnitude of 3.1.
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The British Geological Survey reports that between 200 and 300 earthquakes are detected in the UK annually, with mainland tremors of magnitude 3.0 to 3.9 occurring roughly once every three years.
