859 Syrian coast earthquake
| Local date | 30 December 859 – 29 January 860 |
|---|---|
| Epicenter | 36°00′N 36°00′E / 36.0°N 36.0°E |
| Areas affected | Abbasid Caliphate (now Turkey and Syria) |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | Many victims |
The 859 Syrian coast earthquake affected the Mediterranean coast of Syria in the year 859 or 860 CE (Hijri year 245). It caused almost the complete destruction of Latakia and Jableh, major damage at Antioch and led to many deaths.