Earthquake tremor hits Kenya and Tanzania

On Tuesday night, around 8:34 pm, an earth tremor hit parts of Kenya and Tanzania. People reported feeling the ground and furniture around them shake in the earth tremor that lasted for about 30  seconds to 3 minutes.

In Kenya the tremor was experienced in Kajiado County, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Nyeri, Kitengela, Ruaka, and Westlands. Residents in Isinya and Murang’a among other regions.

“We thought our apartment was collapsing! and everyone stormed out”, Patrica, a Ruaka resident shared.

According to the Earthquake Monitor, the tremor was a strong magnitude 4.6 earthquake, originating 87 km (54 mi) from Nairobi at a very shallow depth of 10 km (6 mi). This shallow depth intensified the tremor’s impact near the epicenter.

In Tanzania the tremor was felt in Arusha.

“The ground was shaking, including my bed and the wardrobe and it was scary! I stormed out of the room and rushed downstairs at the hotel’s lobby to find out what exactly was happening,” Candy , who is visiting Arusha shared.

Authorities said they are monitoring the situation closely as residents remain vigilant following the unexpected seismic activity.