The United States Geological Survey reported a 5.0-magnitude earthquake in Johannesburg on Sunday, shaking buildings across South Africa’s most populous province.
The USGS said, “The tremor hit at 2:38 am (0038 GMT) about 10 kilometres (six miles) below the surface”.
Buildings trembled across Gauteng province, where Johannesburg, the country’s largest city and business powerhouse, is located.
Residents across the province felt the tremor, and several shared photos posted on social media of minor structural damage to walls.
In August 2014, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck a gold mining community near Johannesburg.
The last big quake to strike South Africa was a 6.3-magnitude tremor that shook the Western Cape province in 1969.
The Environment Warriors organisation will host its monthly wildlife conservation and public awareness event in…
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the ongoing construction of the Ganga Expressway connecting Meerut to…
Karnataka Minister Timmapur on Pahalgam attack: Terrorists didn’t ask victims' religion before shooting, says they…
A black SUV plowed into a crowd at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival, killing nine…
The Indian Navy successfully carried out an anti-ship missile exercise on Sunday, demonstrating its preparedness…
PM Modi praised India’s environmental achievements and the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative during…