1927 Jericho earthquake
| UTC time | 1927-07-11 13:04:10 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 909378 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | July 11, 1927 |
| Local time | 15:04:10 |
| Magnitude | 6.3 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Epicenter | 31°55′N 35°38′E / 31.92°N 35.63°E |
| Areas affected | Mandatory Palestine Transjordan |
| Total damage | Serious damage to Jericho, Ramla, Tiberias, Nablus and Jerusalem |
| Max. intensity | MSK-64 IX (Destructive) MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 287–500 |
The 1927 Jericho earthquake was a devastating event that shook Mandatory Palestine and Transjordan on July 11 at 15:04 local time. The epicenter of the earthquake was in the northern area of the Dead Sea. The cities of Jerusalem, Jericho, Ramla, Tiberias, and Nablus were heavily damaged, and between 287 and 400 people were estimated to have been killed.