One Twitter user reporting feeling the 'whole house' tremble as a result of the earthquake.
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An earthquake has hit west Cornwall, with residents reporting hearing a loud bang and feeling their homes shake. The British Geological Survey said the quake, measuring 2.2 on the magnitude scale, happened about three miles south-west of Falmouth. Residents in the Helston area reported feeling the quake at about 17:00 BST. No structural damage has been reported.It said:"A small number of reports have been received from the immediate area by members of the public. One described 'Loud bang from beneath . Windows shook'."A small number of reports have been received from the immediate area by members of the public. One described “Loud bang from beneath .
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