The British Geological Survey (BGS) said the quake had originated in the Bristol Channel, while people said they felt the tremor in north Devon and south Wales.
Hundreds of giant rodents have started invading homes, leaving terrified families wondering how long it will be before they are bitten or catch a disease.
An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude struck 256 km (159 miles) east of Enarotali in Irian Jaya, Indonesia on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.