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An earthquake felt in Cape Town on Saturday night was caused by a 2.5-magnitude earthquake about 10 kilometers north of Malmesbury, the Geosciences Council said.
An earthquake felt in Cape Town on Saturday night was caused by a 2.5-magnitude earthquake about 10 kilometers north of Malmesbury, the Council for Geosciences (CGS) said.
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However, the tremors recorded by Capetonians were not related to a 6.2 magnitude earthquake off the South African coast, as was initially speculated.
The CGS has confirmed that an earthquake occurred on Saturday at 8:41 pm and was recorded by the South African National Network of Seismographs.
“There have been many reports from Cape Town residents who have allegedly experienced an earthquake during this time. It does not appear to be related to the earthquake that occurred at 19:10 off the coast of South Africa,” CGS said in a statement. .
The CGS also assured the public that there was no imminent threat to the area, such as that caused by a tsunami.
A second tremor appears to have taken place on Sunday morning, although it has not yet been confirmed by the council.
Other #earthquake hit Cape Town again 09-27-2020 at 09:14 am This terrifying another sound wave 09:28
– Pumlani Dyani (@PDyani) September 27, 2020
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