1915 Asmara earthquake
The 1915 Asmara earthquake took place outside Asmara, Eritrea on September 23 with an Mw of 6.2 and a maximum perceived intensity of VI (Strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale.
Asmara | |
UTC time | 1915-09-23 08:14:47 |
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ISC event | 913942 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | September 23, 1915 |
Local time | 11:14 |
Magnitude | 6.2 Mw(ISC-GEM) |
Epicenter | 14.48°N 38.69°E |
Areas affected | Eritrea |
Max. intensity | VI (Strong) [1] |
Effects
The event caused panic among the inhabitants and minor damage. The earthquake is described by experts as being of relatively large magnitude.[1]
References
- Ambraseys, N.; Melville, C. P.; Adams, R. D. (1994). The Seismicity of Egypt, Arabia and the Red Sea: A Historical Review. Cambridge University Press. pp. 83, 121. ISBN 978-0-521-39120-7.
External links
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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