1921 Massawa earthquake
  Asmara  | |
| UTC time | 1921-08-14 13:15:28 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 912292 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | August 14, 1921 |
| Local time | 16:15:28 |
| Magnitude | 6.1 Mw [1] |
| Depth | 15 km (9 mi) [1] |
| Epicenter | 15°10′N 40°54′E / 15.16°N 40.9°E [1] |
| Areas affected | Eritrea |
| Total damage | Severe [2] |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) [2] |
| Casualties | Some [2] |
The 1921 Massawa earthquake took place off the coast of
Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The first aftershock after the initial earthquake was of similar magnitude. Significant damage was caused to the harbour at Massawa with a number of deaths reported.[3] Aftershocks were felt as far away as Asmara and Dekemhare
.
See also
References
- ^ a b c ISC (2017), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2013), Version 4.0, International Seismological Centre
- ^ doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
- ISBN 978-0-521-39120-7.
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