earthquakes!!

I have felt them!! yikes!!

From the Kenya Red Cross....

Earth Tremors Continue To Jolt Nairobi
1^st August 2007

An earthquake was felt in Nairobi and its environs once again early today, 1^st August 2007, with its epicentre in Tanzania. The earthquake, which measured 4.7 on the Richter Scale, occurred at 12:09am. This is part of a series of upto 18 intermittent tremors that have been experienced in the country for the past three weeks affecting mainly parts of Nairobi, Rift Valley, Eastern and Central Kenya. Kenyans, especially Nairobi residents who are not used to this phenomenon, have been in a state of panic due to the unceasing tremors with many expecting the worst.

The earthquakes originated from the active Ol Donyo Lengai Mountain in Tanzania near the Kenya border where the depth of the volcano is set at 10km below sea level. Due to the closeness of Nairobi to the area (about 200km), the impact of the earthquake has been felt through mild tremors that have shaken buildings. So far there have been no damages reported to the infrastructure or injuries to people.

As a result of the continuing tremors, Kenya Red Cross has positioned its Headquarters, Regional offices and Branches to prepare adequately in case of any eventuality. The Kenya Red Cross Branches on a high alert are Kajiado, Narok, Kiambu and Nakuru. An Emergency Response Meeting of stakeholders involving some government ministries and various humanitarian NGOs, including the Kenya Red Cross continues to meet regularly to discuss the tremors and other emergency details.