1382 Dover Straits earthquake
London Canterbury | |
| Local date | 21 May 1382 |
|---|---|
| Local time | 15:00 |
| Magnitude | 6.0 Ms |
| Depth | 25–30 km |
| Epicentre | 51°20′N 2°00′E / 51.34°N 2.00°E |
| Areas affected | Kent, England |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) – MMI VIII (Severe) |
The 1382 Dover Straits earthquake occurred at 15:00 on 21 May. It had an estimated magnitude of 6.0 Ms and a maximum felt intensity of VII–VIII on the Mercalli intensity scale. Based on contemporary reports of damage, the epicentre is thought to have been in the Strait of Dover. The earthquake caused widespread damage in south-eastern England and in the Low Countries. The earthquake interrupted a synod in London that convened in part to examine the religious writings of John Wycliffe, which became known as the Earthquake Synod.