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West Highland residents awoken by 'deep rumbling' earthquake

West Highland residents awoken by 'deep rumbling' earthquake
BBC Scotland Tuesday 28 July 2026, 13:28 UTC 1 min read
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The British Geological Survey (BGS) recorded the magnitude 2.5 quake at about 04:00 in Lochaber.

The British Geological Survey (BGS) recorded the magnitude 2.5 quake at about 04:00 in Lochaber.
West Highland (LOCATION) The British Geological Survey (ORG) Lochaber (ORG)
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