1915 Asmara earthquake
# 1915 Asmara earthquake

The 1915 Asmara earthquake took place outside Asmara, Eritrea on September 23 with an $M_w$  of 6.2 and a maximum perceived intensity of VI (Strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale.

## Effects

The event caused panic among the inhabitants and minor damage. The earthquake is described by experts as being of relatively large magnitude.

