This is the US Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program's statistics for the earthquake that hit Britain at 00:55am, February 27 2008. The average distance is taken from the epicentre of the quake, near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire. The average intensity is on a scale of one to ten, with one not felt and ten "extreme" and causing very heavy damage to buildings. The highest intensity in the Market Resen quake was VI, which represents strong shaking and light damage. Intensities below four are usually not associated with damage.A total of 7872 reports from members of the public were received, mainly in Britain but some in Belgium.
