1822 Aleppo earthquake

The northern part of the Ottoman Empire (now northern Syria and the Hatay Province of Turkey) was struck by a major earthquake on 13 August 1822. It had an estimated magnitude of 7.0 Ms and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Destructive) on the European macroseismic scale (EMS). It may have triggered a tsunami, affecting nearby coasts. Damaging aftershocks continued for more than two years, with the most destructive being on 5 September 1822. The earthquake was felt over a large area including Rhodes, Cyprus and Gaza. The total death toll reported for this whole earthquake sequence ranges between 30,000 and 60,000, although 20,000 is regarded as a more likely number.

1822 Aleppo earthquake
Local date13 August 1822 (1822-08-13)
Local time21:50
Duration40 seconds
Magnitude7.0 Ms
Depth18 km (11 mi)
Epicenter36.10°N 36.75°E / 36.10; 36.75
FaultSt. Simeon Fault
TypeStrike-slip
Max. intensityEMS-98 IX (Destructive)
Casualties20,000–60,000
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