Southeast England shakes

A "dramatic" earthquake hit parts of England, shaking buildings and forcing schools to evacuate children.

The 3.3 magnitude tremor hit Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, at 9.45 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the British Geological Survey (BGS).

People also reported feeling the earthquake in Luton, Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and other areas of south-east England. Some felt buildings shake and children were briefly led out of some schools by teachers.