Moderate earthquake shakes western France; several cities feel impact

A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck western France in the morning hours today. There were no reports of damage or injuries.

Felt #earthquake (#séisme) M4.9 strikes 86 km E of #Nantes (#France) 4 min ago. Please report to: https://t.co/a5UhtTG59d pic.twitter.com/VoFweVL95D

— EMSC (@LastQuake) June 21, 2019

There were felt reports from various cities and communes like Nantes, Niort Cognac, Rennes, Châtellerault and Angoulême.

Estimated population in the felt area: 7.4 millions inhabitants pic.twitter.com/FaLNo4tbtZ

— EMSC (@LastQuake) June 21, 2019

This is a developing story.