Cuadrilla records largest tremor yet at Preston New Road fracking site

Cuadrilla has confirmed micro seismicity was detected at 11.01 pm (on the 24^th August) by the highly sophisticated monitoring system in place at the shale gas exploration site in Preston New Road, near Blackpool, Lancashire.

The company added: “We can confirm that a micro seismic event measuring 2.1ML (local magnitude) on the Richter scale occurred at Preston New Road. This lasted for around one second and resulted in ground motion less than 1.5 mm/s.  Hydraulic fracturing was not taking place at the time.

“The relevant regulators have been informed and we have verified that the well integrity is unaffected.

“Minor ground movements of this level are to be expected.  Whilst this event has been felt by people on our site and some local households, it is well below anything that can cause harm or damage to anyone or their property.”

For more information and contextual input on the impact of this event, visit www.cuadrillaresources.com/seismicity

Source: Energy-pedia