1990 Bishop's Castle earthquake

Bishop's Castle earthquake
1990 Bishop's Castle earthquake is located in England
1990 Bishop's Castle earthquake
1990 Bishop's Castle earthquake is located in the United Kingdom
1990 Bishop's Castle earthquake
1990 Bishop's Castle earthquake is located in Wales
1990 Bishop's Castle earthquake
UTC time1990-04-02 13:46
ISC event371099
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date2 April 1990 (1990-04-02)
Local time13:46 UTC
Magnitude5.1 ML
Depth14.1 km (8.8 mi)
Epicentre52°26′N 3°02′W / 52.43°N 3.03°W / 52.43; -3.03
Areas affectedUnited Kingdom
Max. intensityEMS-98 VI (Slightly damaging)

MMI VI (Strong)
CasualtiesNone

The 1990 Bishop's Castle earthquake occurred near the town of Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England on 2 April.