447 Constantinople earthquake

The area around Constantinople was affected by a major earthquake in AD 447. It caused serious damage to the recently completed Theodosian Walls in Constantinople, destroying 57 towers and large stretches of the walls. The historical records contain no mention of casualties directly associated with this earthquake, although many thousands of people were reported to have died in the aftermath due to starvation and a "noxious smell".

447 Constantinople earthquake
Location of epicenter in the Marmara region
Local date26 January, 6 November, 8 November or 8 December 447
Local timeNight
Magnitude6.4 M
Epicenter41.008°N 28.978°E / 41.008; 28.978
Areas affectedBithynia, Thrace, Byzantine Empire
Max. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
Tsunamiyes
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