Various parts of Nairobi and its environs on Tuesday evening experienced tremors that lasted about 30 seconds

These areas include Kitengela, Ruaka, and Westlands. Residents in Isinya, Kajiado County, also felt the tremors, as did those in Kirinyaga, Kisii, Nyeri, and Murang’ among other regions.

According to the Earthquake Monitor, the tremor was a strong magnitude 4.6 earthquake, originating 87 km (54 mi) from Nairobi at a very shallow depth of 10 km (6 mi).

 This shallow depth intensified the tremor’s impact near the epicenter.

Kenyans took to social media to share their experiences of the tremors.

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