How did the 365 CE Crete earthquake tsunami affect Alexandria in Egypt?

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The 365 CE Crete earthquake, which had an estimated magnitude of 8.0–8.5, generated a powerful tsunami that caused significant destruction in Alexandria.

The force of the waves was sufficient to push ships over harbour walls and deposit them onto the roofs of houses within the city. Additionally, the tsunami inundated nearby croplands with salt water, which ruined the agricultural land.1