Residents have reported their houses shaking and the ground trembling during an 'sonic boom' in Ryedale this afternoon.

The British Geological Survey said it had received a number of reports from people in North Yorkshire who reported an event at approximately 3.50pm.

A spokesperson said: "Data from the BGS seismic networks in the region were examined and signals consistent with a possible sonic origin were recorded between 15:47:42s and 15:49:23s UTC on several stations, on the BGS seismic network, in North Yorkshire.

"Reports described "house shook and conservatory creaked", "a low rumble ending in a thud", "windows rattled" and "felt the ground tremble". The reports received are also consistent with historical observations received for previous events with a sonic origin.

An online post by EARTHQUAKEMONITOR, said: "We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or near York (England), England, United Kingdom on 17 Nov 2021 (GMT) at approximately 15:48.
There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this possible quake. If confirmed, we can expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes. 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."