Perhaps it is time to add seismic activity to the list of searches procured by Conveyancing Solicitors when acting for a Purchaser. Currently Environmental Searches cover flood risk, natural ground subsidence and mining works (amongst others) but is it time to add a register of seismic acitivity as there have been more reports of the phenomenon recently and this area in Kent was hit by earthquake activity as recently as 2007
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in Kent, the British Geological Survey (BGS) has said.The tremor originated near Sandwich at a depth of 15km (9.5 miles) underground at 02:52 BST, it reported.Residents in areas including Margate, Canterbury and Southend-on-Sea in Essex felt the tremor, with some saying they thought it was a plane crash or a bomb.Kent Police said a number of calls had been received but no injuries or structural damage had been reported.
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