1275 British earthquake
On 11 September 1275, an earthquake struck the south of Great Britain. The epicentre is unknown, although it may have been in the Portsmouth/Chichester area on the south coast of England or in Glamorgan, Wales. The earthquake is known for causing the destruction of St Michael's Church on Glastonbury Tor in Somerset.
Glastonbury Tor (pictured in 2010) showing the tower of the rebuilt St Michael's Church (C14) | |
| Local date | 11 September 1275 |
|---|---|
| Local time | Morning |
| Magnitude | 6 Mw (hypothesised) |
| Areas affected | London, Canterbury, Winchester, Glamorgan |
| Max. intensity | MSK-64 VII (Very strong) EMS-98 VIII (Heavily damaging) |
| Foreshocks | None reported |
| Aftershocks | None reported |
| Casualties | Multiple fatalities |
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