An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude has hit the south west of England and south Wales.

It was the biggest earthquake to hit the UK in a decade, the British Geological Survey said.

The earthquake hit the village of Cwmllynfell, near Neath, in south Wales at 2.31pm on Saturday.

People across the regions said they felt what they thought was an earthquake this afternoon.

The BGS said 'events of this magnitude only happen in the UK every 2-3 years'.

South Wales Police told people they didn't need to phone the emergency services unless it was to report damage or injuries.

The tremor was felt as far away as Liverpool, Devon and Cornwall, according to people getting in touch on the ITV News Facebook page.