2015 South Kivu earthquake
| Date | 7 August 2015 |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Depth | 11.0 km (6.8 mi) |
| Areas affected |
Democratic Republic of the Congo Rwanda Burundi |
| Max. intensity | VI |
| Casualties | 1 dead, 30 injured[1] |
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck the Democratic Republic of the Congo 35 km (22 mi) north northeast of Kabare, South Kivu on August 7 at a depth of 11.0 km (6.8 mi).[2] At least one policeman was killed in Bukavu.[3] Several houses collapsed and people were also injured in neighboring Rwanda.[4]
References
- ↑ "RDC: au moins un mort dans un séisme dans l'est". AFP (in French). 7 August 2015.
- ↑ "M5.8 - 35km NNE of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ↑ "RDC: au moins un mort dans un séisme dans l'est". AFP (in French). 7 August 2015.
- ↑ Vervaeck, Armand (7 August 2015). "Deadly earthquake in DR Congo, strongly felt in Rwanda and Burundi - so far 3 dead and many injured". Earthquake-Report.com.
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