Earthquake hits Zimbabwe and Mozambique
The 5.5 magnitude earthquake took place near Chipinge, approximately 183km from Chimoio in Mozambique.
A 5.5 magitude earthquake has hit Zimbabwe and neighbouring Mozambique. Image: PA Zimbabwe website
An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale has been reported in Zimbabwe and neighbouring Mozambique early on Saturday morning, reports PA Zimbabwe.
The quake took place near Chipinge, approximately 183km from Chimoio in Mozambique, according to USGS.
A map detailing the origin of the quake. Image: USGS website
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No injuries have been reported, but many in Zimbabwe took to social media to confirm that they felt a tremor.
Earthquake in Mutare#earthquake #mutareearthquake#zimbabwe#mutare
Jus now in Mutare Greenside was a minor earthquake lasted about 10 seconds, was standing in the housw heard sound sof shaking on room divider, windows rattling , it was an experience
— Wonderful Herbert (@WonderfulHerbe1) December 22, 2018
Just heard there has been a minor #earthquake in Zimbabwe. Are we safe twimbos???
— CarBuyingAndSellingMadeEasy (@TheCarDude101) December 22, 2018
And the Earthquake, Chamisa trained Youths caused it?
Itai imwe Komishini.#Zimbabwe
— Merrlyn Chifamba (@Lynn_Chif) December 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/iamlarreth/status/1076415812766916609
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