| 1921 Massawa earthquake | |
| Timestamp: | 1921-08-14 13:15:28 |
| Isc-Event: | 912292 |
| Anss-Url: | iscgem912292 |
| Local-Time: | 16:15:28 |
| Magnitude: | 6.1 |
| Depth: | 150NaN0 |
| Location: | 15.16°N 40.9°W |
| Countries Affected: | Eritrea |
| Damage: | Severe |
| Casualties: | Some |
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.[1] Aftershocks were felt as far away as Asmara and Dekemhare.
. Nicholas Ambraseys. Melville. C.P.. Adams. R.D.. The Seismicity of Egypt, Arabia and the Red Sea: A Historical Review. Cambridge University Press. 1994. 978-0-521-39120-7.