1033 Jordan Rift Valley earthquake
An earthquake struck the Jordan Rift Valley on December 5, 1033 and caused extreme devastation in the Levant region. It was part of a sequence of four strong earthquakes in the region between 1033 AD and 1035 AD. Scholars have estimated the moment magnitude to be greater than 7.0 Mw and evaluated the Modified Mercalli intensity to X (Extreme). It triggered a tsunami along the Mediterranean coast, causing damage and fatalities. At least 70,000 people were killed in the disaster.
| Local date | 5 December 1033 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | ~7.3 Mw |
| Epicenter | 32.5°N 35.5°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | modern-day Israel and State of Palestine |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 70,000 dead |
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