These earthquakes appear to have been described by only one author, al-Nabalusi, who was an eyewitness to the events and personally experienced them in Damascus. According to al-Nabalusi, the first shock struck at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 November 1705 CE. The earthquake woke him, caused roofs throughout Damascus to sway, and produced a loud clatter. About eleven hours later, a second and stronger shock occurred, lasting what he estimated to be ten minutes—though it likely only felt that long. This second shock reportedly caused structural damage to houses, buildings, and minarets in Damascus, as well as building collapses and fatalities in the city and surrounding areas. Damage was also noted at the Qastal Fortress (possibly in al-Qastal) and at a monastery in Yabrud. Lighter aftershocks continued until approximately 17 December 1705 CE.