1921 Massawa earthquake
The 1921 Massawa earthquake took place off the coast of Massawa, Eritrea, on August 14 with a moment magnitude of 6.1 and a 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.
  Asmara  | |
| UTC time | 1921-08-14 13:15:28 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 912292 |
| USGS-ANSS | n/a |
| Local date | August 14, 1921 |
| Local time | 16:15:28 |
| Magnitude | 6.1 Mw [1] |
| Depth | 15 km (9 mi) [1] |
| Epicenter | 15.16°N 40.9°E [1] |
| Areas affected | Eritrea |
| Total damage | Severe [2] |
| Max. intensity | VIII (Severe) [2] |
| Casualties | Some [2] |
See also
References
- ISC (2017), ISC-GEM Global Instrumental Earthquake Catalogue (1900–2013), Version 4.0, International Seismological Centre
- National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (NGDC/WDS) (1972), Significant Earthquake Database (Data Set), National Geophysical Data Center, NOAA, doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K
- Ambraseys, N.; Melville, C.P.; Adams, R.D. (1994). The Seismicity of Egypt, Arabia and the Red Sea: A Historical Review. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-39120-7.
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