A 1.6-magnitude earthquake just hit the picturesque Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales, startling residents for miles. Locals reported rumbling sounds and shaking homes, with some mistaking it for a sonic boom. The quake struck near Llwyndyrus — a hotspot for seismic activity — and comes from a region known for over 300 tremors since 1970, including the UK’s largest recorded onshore quake. From historical quakes to recent tremors across Wales and the Irish Sea, find out why the ground in Britain isn’t as stable as it seems.br WooGlobe Ref : WGA879138br For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.