Reches and Hoexter (1981) identified limited evidence for a younger Event C in the uppermost sediments above Unit B, particularly in trench 3, which was excavated across the Jericho fault. The deformation is expressed by a small bowl-shaped structure with associated cracks, similar in form to features observed in Unit B but smaller in scale. These features indicate minor localized disturbance of recently deposited sediments and are interpreted as seismic in origin, although their restricted extent and weak development suggest a relatively small event compared to Events A and B.

Reches and Hoexter (1981) could not directly date Event C using pottery sherds due to the disturbance of the upper 0.6–1.0 m by human activity and the possibly also due to the scarcity of diagnostic material. However, stratigraphic position indicates that the event post-dates Event B and likely occurred within the last few hundred years. No clear correlation with a specific historical earthquake was established, and the event is interpreted as a minor, possibly localized seismic episode along the Jericho fault.

Figure 8 - Section of the eastern part of the southern wall of trench 3 (location 2, Fig. lc and Fig. 2). The western continuation of this section is shown in Fig. 7. The trench in E—W direction. Field mapping at scale of 1 : 20. Legend in Fig. 4. - JW: Event C Bowl-like structure is shaded red - click on image to open in a new tab - Reches and Hoexter (1981)

Figure 9 - Generalized sections of the main fault zone in Trench 3, with the structures that formed during past earthquakes. Two major events can be distinguished. For more details compare with Figs. 7 and 8 - click on image to open in a new tab - Reches and Hoexter (1981)