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Testimonies shared by eyewitnesses
20 testimonies
Kavumu (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
14 km W from epicenter
T0 + 54 min
Was very strong but short time0
Cyangugu (Rwanda)
35 km S from epicenter
T0 + 22 min
But it was really hard time. God bless all0
Cyangugu (Rwanda)
35 km S from epicenter
T0 + 92 min
Ubwoba bwari bwishe!0
Cyangugu (Rwanda)
35 km S from epicenter
T0 + 257 min
This earthquake was as strong as that of 2008, I tell you!0
Rwanda
47 km E from epicenter
T0 + 114 min
Staying at Bethany Hotel on Lake Kivu. Bed shook well enough to wake me from a sound sleep at 3:25 am... Then after shock about 3 mins later... Quite impressive shaking... Feared the worst, was relieved when all went calm. Thanks be to God!0
Mabanza (Rwanda)
54 km E from epicenter
T0 + 318 min
This earthquake was quite strong. It happened around 3.25am. Everybody in my house has been awake and people were crying around. 0
Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
62 km NE from epicenter
T0 + 108 min
In the middle of the night felt like my bed was floating from side to side. Very disturbing, only lasted a few seconds but then there was a second tremor. Everything was shaking and felt like the house was made of cardboard. Went outaide where i could hear neighbours. In contact with friends who were at the parking lot of their apartment building. Friend in Bujumbura also felt it. A few minutes later there was a third tremor...this time softer...no perceived damage in the immediate surroundings ...let's see tomorrow morning.0
Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
65 km NE from epicenter
T0 + 55 min
Strong engough to wake me up. Thanks GOD, it seems finished without major losses.0
Kigali (Rwanda)
127 km E from epicenter
T0 + 27 min
Mon lit et. Les appareils ménagers Ont bougé pendant quelques secondes.0
Kigali (Rwanda)
127 km E from epicenter
T0 + 241 min
It was not so shaky but frightened0
Kigali (Rwanda)
127 km E from epicenter
T0 + 258 min
This is a heavy Earthquake0
Kigali (Rwanda)
127 km E from epicenter
T0 + 303 min
The 1st one happened at 3:26 and lasted around 30 seconds and the 2nd (short) at 3:29. At the 1st one, the electricity power was cut off for 15 secs0
Kigali (Rwanda)
127 km E from epicenter
T0 + 11 min
In Kigali, minor shaking of the furniture, duration about 15-30 seconds.0
Kigali (Rwanda)
127 km E from epicenter
T0 + 30 min
Woke me up in hotel in downtown Kigali. From Los Angeles so immediately recognized it but still stronger than most I've felt. Now o can't sleep :(0
Kigali (Rwanda)
130 km E from epicenter
T0 + 24 min
1st experience. Very scary0
Kigali (Rwanda)
133 km E from epicenter
T0 + 121 min
Strongest I've ever felt a tremor like this in Kigali. Woke us up at around 3.30am. All is good though, thanks to the good Lord.0
Nyamata (Rwanda)
134 km E from epicenter
T0 + 26 min
Huh that was strong enough to wake me up. Many of us went out of the hotel. Thank God it didnt last and nothing happened.0
Kigali (Rwanda)
134 km E from epicenter
T0 + 278 min
seisme avec craquement des maisons0
Kigali (Rwanda)
134 km E from epicenter
T0 + 24 min
My family was in deep sleep. Local time was about 3:30 am and my wife and I felt this shaking going through our house. We both woke up immediately and stood up for a few minutes and went back to bed. Less than 10 minutes later another minor shaking came. No injuries and damages so far, we thank God for His gracious protection. It's still too early to call others around town to hear from their experiences. 0
Kabuga (Rwanda)
144 km E from epicenter
T0 + 257 min
We were asleep around 3:20am when we suddenly awoken by a shaking of the building. It was a vibration that shook some objects and we went outside to see what was happening. It happened two times. From masaka area Kigali, Rwanda.0