Today the people of South Africa woke up to the news of an earthquake in Gauteng. The quake has reportedly caused significant vibrations and shaken buildings across the province, albeit of relatively moderate magnitude. What was the magnitude of the earthquake? Reports have been coming in from various parts of Gauteng about the tremors being felt. The quake has also reportedly been felt in nearby areas such as Mpumalanga and the North West. Some people in Gauteng woke up on Sunday morning when the earthquake hit East Rand. Netizens have taken over the internet, sharing their experiences of witnessing an earthquake in the early hours of Sunday morning. You are requested to stick to this page and you should read this article till the end to know every imperative aspect of the news. Scroll down the page.
Earthquake in South Africa today in Johannesburg
A myriad of clips posted on Twitter and Facebook show a sustained tremor in Gauteng on Sunday morning. One user described it as a moving train. The Geosciences Council reported that the quake was of magnitude 4.7. Yes, you heard that right, in a surprising turn of events, a 4.7 earthquake on the Richter scale struck Gauteng on June 11, 2023, sending shock waves through the entire region. Tremors were felt by Gauteng’s East Rand early Sunday morning. Continue reading the article and find out more details.
The Geoscience Council’s official website listed the locations where the tremors were felt as coordinates located in Alberton. The council indicated that the magnitude of the earthquake has not yet been confirmed by a seismologist. The reported seismic activity was recorded at 2:38 South African time. In addition, the USGS (United States Geological Survey) also recorded the quake. The initial USGS report on the seismic activity in Gauteng indicated that it did not exceed a magnitude 5 quake. Scroll down the page and read more details.
The United States Geological Survey has published that the earthquake has been revised. People living in Gauteng were woken by tremors from their sleep while some people said their walls were shaking. So far, there have been no reports of casualties or major damage to infrastructure, but authorities are closely monitoring the situation for signs of additional aftershocks or potential risks. More details will be out soon. Stay tuned to this website for more updates and more details.
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