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Earthquakes in Congo

A strong earthquake struck the Democratic Republic of Congo in the eastern part of the country near the Tanzanian border on Sunday, according to the BBC. At least 39 were killed, and hundreds were injured.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the first quake was a 6.8 magnitude and it struck early Sunday morning near the border of Rwanda. Aftershocks also damaged the city. (CNN.com)

"Dozens of houses have collapsed, several children were buried by the roofs of their houses," said Jean-Donne Owali, a Congolese humanitarian worker, said. (BBC.com) Some were killed while attending church.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4499938.stm

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/02/03/rwanda.quake.ap/index.html


Posted by Moira Kenny on February 4, 2008 01:46 AM |

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