Earthquake — Turkey: Antakya (Antioch)

When

13 Dec 115

Kind

Earthquake

Magnitude

7.5

Where

Turkey

Coordinates

36.10° N, 36.10° E

Deaths

260000

Intensity mmi

11

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

115 earthquake centred near Antioch

An earthquake occurred in Antioch on 13 December 115 AD. It had an estimated magnitude of 7.5 on the surface-wave magnitude scale and an estimated maximum intensity of XI (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. Antioch and surrounding areas were devastated with a great loss of life and property. It triggered a local tsunami that badly damaged the harbour at Caesarea Maritima.

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