The East African Standard (Nairobi)

East Africa: Earthquake Hits East Africa

5 December 2005
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A strong earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter Scale has hit East Africa.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred in the Lake Tanganyika region about 55 km (35 miles) southeast of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The epicenter is about 975 km (600 miles) South West of Nairobi, where a tremor was experienced. There was panic in Nairobi as scores of people evacuated buildings after the tremor hit the city. Staff at the Standard Group's offices reported feeling faint as the earthquake shook the 17-storey I&M Bank Tower, which houses the media house.

Tagged: East Africa, Environment

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