Yes, there are historical accounts of earthquakes in ancient civilizations. Many ancient texts and records from civilizations such as Ancient Greece, Rome, China, and Mesopotamia document the occurrence of earthquakes and their impacts on society. For example, the ancient Greek historian Thucydides wrote about the effects of an earthquake in the city of Sparta in 464 BC, and the Chinese historical text "Bamboo Annals" records a major earthquake in 780 BC. These accounts provide valuable insights into how earthquakes were perceived and understood in ancient times.