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At least 13 people died in an earthquake in Tanzania

Не менее 13 человек погибли в результате землетрясения в ТанзанииMore than 200 people were injured.

At least 13 people were killed and 203 were injured in the earthquake in Tanzania.

Earlier it was reported about 11 killed and 100 injured.

“At the moment the situation is under control. Some people are already discharged from hospitals. A large influx of victims is not expected,” — said the Agency representative of the local authorities.

On Saturday in the North-West of Tanzania, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7. The tremors were recorded at approximately 12.27 (GMT). The earthquake epicenter was located 23 kilometers from the settlement of Nsunga. The focus lies at a depth of 10 kilometers. According to the Agency, the quake was felt in Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and Kenya.

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