363 Galilee earthquake
Earthquake in the Levent region, 363 CE
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The Galilee earthquake of 363 was a pair of severe earthquakes that shook the Galilee and nearby regions on May 18 and 19.[3] The maximum perceived intensity for the events was estimated to be 'X' [very destructive][4] on the European macroseismic scale. The earthquakes occurred on the portion of the Dead Sea Transform (DST) fault system between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.
| Local date | May 18 and 19, 363[1] |
|---|---|
| Epicenter | 32.999°N 35.366°E[citation needed] |
| Areas affected | Syria-Palaestina province of Byzantine Empire |
| Max. intensity | EMS-98 X (Very destructive)[2] |
The earthquake severely damaged Sepphoris and Petra, while destroying the Nabratein synagogue. Julian the Apostate's plan to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem may have been cancelled due to the damage caused by the earthquake.
Impact
Sepphoris, north-northwest of Nazareth, was severely damaged. Nabratein and the Nabratein synagogue (northeast of Safed) were destroyed.[5] The earthquake may have been responsible for the failure of the plan to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem with the permission of the Emperor Julian.[6]