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AFP, London

The biggest earthquake since 1984 rattled much of England early on Wednesday, causing minor damage, although no injuries were immediately reported.

The British Geological Survey said on its website that the tremors measured 5.3 on the Richter scale.

According to the BGS, the earthquake struck at 12:56 am (0056 GMT) some 125 miles north of London, close to the northeastern English shore near the town of Lincoln.

Lincolnshire Police, which covers the area near the epicentre of the quake, said they had received reports of some damage to homes, but there were no details as to the extent of the damage.