BREAKING: Earthquake reported near JHB in Gauteng Photo: CSEM/EMSC/Twitter

BREAKING: Earthquake reported NOW in Gauteng

BREAKING news just in: An earthquake was reported in parts of Johannesburg, in Gauteng NOW. Did you feel it?

by Corné van Zyl

30-08-2023 22:11

in News

BREAKING: Earthquake reported near JHB in Gauteng Photo: CSEM/EMSC/Twitter

An earthquake was reported near Johannesburg in Gauteng on Wednesday evening.

BREAKING: EARTHQUAKE WAS REPORTED NEAR JHB

According to EMSC, an Independent Scientific Organization and provider of real-time earthquake info, an earthquake measuring 3.2 magnitude has rattled the region near Johannesburg.

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🔔#Earthquake (#aardbewing) M3.2 occurred 27 km W of #Johannesburg (South Africa) 11 min ago (local time 21:24:51). More info at:
📱https://t.co/bKBgMeo7Ud
🌐https://t.co/KaoZMoMmOU
🖥https://t.co/JU5Phwaum3 pic.twitter.com/ZlTXEZYVde
— EMSC (@LastQuake) August 30, 2023

DID YOU FEEL THE EARTHQUAKE?

It sent shockwaves through the area just moments ago.

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The seismic event occurred approximately 27 kilometers west of Johannesburg at 21:24:51 local time.

THE EARTHQUAKE WAS REPORTED MINUTES AGO

Residents and authorities are assessing the situation for any potential impact on infrastructure or safety.

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HERE IS WHERE SOUTH AFRICANS FELT THE EARTHQUAKE:

Soweto
Eikenhof
Meyerton
Johannesburg
Mayfair
Lenasia
Brixton
Krugersdorp

Further details are awaited as experts and officials work to gather more information about the event.

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