Michael the Syrian provides a year of 549 CE (for July). He offers a brief description of the earthquake and tsunami, stating that “in Phoenicia the cities of Tripoli, Byblos (Pilsos), and Trovas [Tyre?] sank, along with all the cities of Galilee. The sea retreated by two miles, and boats became stranded on land.” He may also add a reference to seismic damage in Laodicea.