The data as to the magnitude of the earthquake is imprecise due to the frequency and magnitude of aftershocks, but a maximum felt intensity of VI (Strong) on the Mercalli intensity scale was recorded at Asmara.
There is limited information available about the size of the earthquake because of the numerous aftershocks that occurred. Nevertheless, a maximum level of shaking of VI (Strong) was felt in Asmara according to the Mercalli scale.