At least 11 people have been killed after an earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale hit Tanzania.

It's reported almost 200 others have been injured following the quake in the north of the east African country.

It's understood it struck close to the border with Uganda and Rwanda, near Lake Victoria.  

BREAKING: 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Tanzania kills at least 11; president says many dead. https://t.co/NXc9rlJguS

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