A mini earthquake has struck the north east of England

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The 2.8 magnitude tremor hit Teeside just before six o'clock this morning.
Experts say it had a depth of 10 kilometres. The 2.8 magnitude tremor hit Teeside just before six o'clock this morning.

Experts say it had a depth of 10 kilometres.

People living there have posted on social media that it woke them up - so far there are no reports of any damage.