Explainer: Earth Tremors and earthquakes simplifiedJust felt an earth tremor in Langata. A 4.8-Richter-scale magnitude tremor reverberated across the country and was felt in Nairobi, Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Machakos, Nakuru, Nyeri, and Kiambu counties. SEE ALSO :Earthquake in Kenya: No significant damageSocial media instantly was abuzz with ‘seismic analysts’ to outsmart each other. A large earthquake from afar will feel like a gentle bump followed several seconds later by stronger rolling shaking that may feel like sharp shaking for a little while. A small earthquake nearby will feel like a small sharp jolt followed by a few stronger sharp shakes that pass quickly.

Source: Standard Digital March 25, 2019 08:39 UTC