Three Earthquakes Shake Perthshire Within 17 Minutes

On Monday morning, Perthshire in Scotland experienced a series of earthquakes, starting with a 3.3 magnitude quake centered near Pubil in Glen Lyon, followed by smaller tremors of 1.4 and 1.2 magnitude shortly after. The British Geological Survey (BGS) reported the initial quake was felt across several towns within a 60km radius, including Aberfeldy, Killin, Pitlochry, and Tyndrum, with residents describing shaking homes, rumbling noises, and vibrations akin to a passing train or large vehicle. The Volcano Discovery website collected numerous firsthand accounts describing the tremors as strong enough to shake furniture and wake people, while some initially mistook the noises for explosions or heavy traffic. Scotland typically experiences 200-300 earthquakes annually, but only a fraction are strong enough to be felt by the public, with the largest recorded quake being a 5.2 magnitude event in 1880. The BGS encourages residents to report felt earthquakes to help better understand these events. Overall, the recent tremors caused minor disturbance but no significant damage was reported.