Parts of the UK were rocked by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake early this morning.

People in Northern Scotland woke up to ‘shaking and rumbling sounds’ at 5.30am this morning.

The British Geological Survey said it was felt in Shetland, Aberdeen, Ellon, Stonehaven, Helmsdale, Inverurie, Lairg, Huntly, Banff and Fraserburgh.

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