Cape Town – An earth tremor struck parts of Johannesburg on Tuesday evening, but Johannesburg Emergency Services reported no damages or injuries.
The tremor’s magnitude is yet to be confirmed by the Council for Geoscience (CGS).
“Earth Tremor experienced in most parts @CityofJoburgZA South, Soweto and surrounding areas at this stage no injuries/damages have been reported, Council of Geoscience still to confirm its magnitude, residents are urged to Besafe @CoJPublicSafety (RM),” City of Joburg EMS wrote in a post on X.
Earth Tremor experienced in most parts @CityofJoburgZA South, Soweto and surrounding areas at this stage no injuries/damages have been reported, Council of Geoscience still to confirm its magnitude, residents are urged to Besafe @CoJPublicSafety (RM)
— City of Joburg EMS (@CityofJoburgEMS) December 17, 2024
Emergency teams remain on high alert across the city’s seven regions.
Johannesburg has experienced multiple tremors in recent months, including a 2.6-magnitude tremor in July and a 2.9-magnitude quake in June. In June, a larger 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook Gauteng, while a 2.2-magnitude quake was recorded in the Northern Cape last month.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
