Earthquake
Step by step through an earthquake, from drop, cover, hold on to staying put, keeping clear of buildings outside, and checking for gas.
What to do in an earthquake
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Drop, cover and hold on.
Drop to your hands and knees. Cover your head and neck. Hold on. When the shaking stops, call 999 if anyone is in danger.
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- Have you felt an earthquake? · British Geological Survey · Last checked 2026-11-02