may 20, 526 - 526 Antioch earthquake
Description:
The 526 Antioch earthquake hit Syria (region) and Antioch in the Byzantine Empire in 526. It struck during late May, probably between 20–29 May, at mid-morning, killing approximately 250,000 people. The earthquake was followed by a fire that destroyed most of the buildings left standing by the earthquake.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 20, 526
Now
~ 1500 years ago