Earth tremor hits parts of Joburg, Roodepoort and Soweto

An earth tremor has been felt in several parts of Johannesburg.

It is understood the tremor hit just before 8pm on Tuesday evening.

Johannesburg Emergency Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said the Council for Geoscience is yet to confirm the tremor and the magnitude.

“Earth Tremor experienced in most parts of Johannesburg South, Roodepoort, Soweto and surrounding areas at around 19h35.

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Magnitude

“The Council for Geoscience still to confirm its magnitude, at this stage no injuries/damages have been reported through our City of Johannesburg Emergency Services Call Centre, residents are urged to call us on 011 375 5911 for any Life Threatening Emergencies,” Mulaudzi said.

Mulaudzi said the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services Specialized Units remain on high alert over night monitoring all 7 regions of the City for any emergencies which might be reported related to the Earth Tremor.

Other quakes

The tremor comes two months after a 2.6-magnitude tremor with the epicentre near Johannesburg south was recorded in July.

The Council for Geoscience (CGS) spokesperson Mahlatse Mononela confirmed details of the earthquake to The Citizen.

“The preliminary results show that the earthquake registered a local magnitude of approximately 2.6, as recorded by the South African Seismograph Network (SANSN).”

On 11 June 2023, South Africans were awoken by a powerful 4.4 magnitude earthquake, which was felt across large parts of Gauteng.

The quake hit the south of Boksburg at about 2.38am, causing homes and buildings to shake.

Just two weeks later, on 29 June, Johannesburg residents were shaken awake by a 2.9 magnitude quake originating in Soweto.

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