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South Africa Hit by 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake, Seismological Center Reports
South Africa Hit by 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake, Seismological Center Reports
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Earthquakes, caused by underground rock movements, are usually minor. However, stronger quakes can trigger devastating secondary events like fires and... 22.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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A 5.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded in South Africa, European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported.According to the center's data, the epicenter was located 101 km west of the settlement of Brandvlei with a population of about 2,800 people. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 km.No reports of casualties or damage were received.
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South Africa Hit by 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake, Seismological Center Reports
Ekaterina Shilova
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Earthquakes, caused by underground rock movements, are usually minor. However, stronger quakes can trigger devastating secondary events like fires and tsunamis, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded in
South Africa, European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported.
According to the center's data, the epicenter was located 101 km west of the settlement of Brandvlei with a population of about 2,800 people. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 km.
No reports of
casualties or damage were received.
