Welsh match delayed due to earthquake

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Port Talbot's game was delayed due to an earthquake. AFP

Earthquakes are a common occurence in many parts of the world, though they don't often strike in south Wales.

A Welsh league match between Port Talbot and Taffswell FC was temporarily delayed on Saturday after an earthquake struck the area.

The 4.4 magnitude quake struck some 15 miles form Port Talbot, inthe Swansea Valley village of Cwmllynfell at around 14:30 GMT, but the tremors reached as far as England, with people in both Liverpool and the Midlands reporting feeling the quake.

The quake let to Port Talbot temporarily halting the game, though play was later restarted and the hosts ran out 2-1 winners.

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