Zealand hit by magnitude 3.9 earthquake, residents report shaking

An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck Zealand on Friday afternoon, according to Danish broadcaster DR.

Many residents reported feeling the tremor, which shook houses and caused a loud bang. The broadcaster collected messages from readers describing the event.

Tobias Jeppesen said he was live-streaming on Twitch when the quake hit Copenhagen. In Roskilde, a cat named Mila stiffened during the shaking, according to a report sent to DR.