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1927 earthquake in Palestine

Event
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. Wikipedia
Start date: July 11, 1927
Casualties: 287–500
Depth: 15 km (9.3 mi)
Epicenter: 31°55′N 35°38′E / 31.92°N 35.63°E
Magnitude: 6.3 Mw
Total damage: Serious damage to Jericho, Ramla, Tiberias, Nablus and Jerusalem
USGS-ANSS: ComCat