Cape Town – The Council for Geoscience has confirmed that Johannesburg experienced a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, with the epicenter in the south of the city.
Residents in areas such as Midrand, Auckland Park, and Soweto reported feeling tremors on Saturday night.
Despite widespread reports on social media, Joburg Emergency Management spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said that no major incidents or injuries were reported. Residents are advised to stay safe.
Reports of an earthquake in Johannesburg south, tremors felt in Soweto, Naturena, Roodepoort, Kibler Park, Turfontein, Southgate etc. Authorities yet to confirm the seismic magnitude of the quake. #Earthquake pic.twitter.com/d86P84OkvB
— Cliff the Reporter☀️ (@CliffShiko) June 29, 2024
“Tremor reported in most parts of the city of Johannesburg especially in areas like Soweto, Kibler Park and Naturena and surrounding areas. At this stage, there are no injuries or major incidents that were reported overnight through our emergency call centre. Residents are urged to be safe,” EWN quoted Mulaudzi as saying.
BREAKING NEWS
EARTHQUAKE HITS GAUTENG REGION
A moderate earthquake struck the Johannesburg area today, with reports of tremors felt in Roodepoort, Soweto, Auckland Park and Weltevreden park
The quake’s magnitude and epicenter are yet to be confirmed, but witnesses described… pic.twitter.com/Kdl9IpRUyj
— News Live SA (@newslivesa) June 29, 2024
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