Statement on seismic event that occurred in the East Rand, Johannesburg
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) can confirm that an earthquake occurred on Sunday morning at around 02:38. The earthquake registered a local magnitude of approximately 4.4 as recorded by the South African Seismograph Network (SANSN). The epicentre was located in the Boksburg area a few kilometres outside East Rand Proprietary Mine (ERPM), in the East Rand of Johannesburg.
The public is encouraged to record their experiences using the available online questionnaire. The CGS is the custodian of the SANSN which monitors seismic wave activities throughout the country. For live updates, please visit www.geoscience.org.za
For media enquiries please contact
Ms Mahlatse Mononela, Manager: Communication & Stakeholder Relations
Email: mmononela@geoscience.org.za
Mobile: 067 426 1417.
Council for Geoscience (CGS) on seismic event that occurred in East Rand, Johannesburg
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