1185 East Midlands earthquake
| Local date | 15 April 1185 |
|---|---|
| Local time | 6th hour of the day |
| Magnitude | 5.1 Mw |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Epicentre | 53°06′36″N 0°46′52″E / 53.11°N 0.781°E |
| Areas affected | England |
| Max. intensity | EMS-98 VII (Damaging) |
The 1185 East Midlands earthquake happened in England. It is the first earthquake in England for which there are reliable reports indicating damage. The moment magnitude of the shock was estimated to be above 5.0 and its intensity was placed at VII (Damaging) on the European macroseismic scale.