1185 East Midlands earthquake

1185 East Midlands earthquake
Local date15 April 1185 (1185-04-15)
Local time6th hour of the day
Magnitude5.1 Mw
Depth10 km
Epicentre53°06′36″N 0°46′52″E / 53.11°N 0.781°E / 53.11; 0.781
Areas affectedEngland
Max. intensityEMS-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.