Thousands of Scousers reported an “earthquake” on Merseyside after feeling "tremors" across the city this afternoon.

People took to Twitter to say they "felt the ground move" and could feel buildings "shaking".

Others reported feeling the "floor shake" and furniture moving after the tremor.

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