Unverified reports have surfaced of the ground shaking, possibly caused by seismic activity 2.6km southwest of Margate yesterday at about 22:01.

According www.volcanodiscovery.com there are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this possible quake.

“If confirmed, we can expect more accurate data to emerge. The location, magnitude and time mentioned are indicative, based on our best-fit seismic model.

They are temporary until our AllQuakes monitoring service receives more exact scientific data from a national or international seismological agency,” says the website.