INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Geological Survey, which records earthquakes around the world, recorded a 5.0 magnitude earthquake at 2:38 a.m
It said the epicenter was 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from Alberton, a town on the southeastern outskirts of Johannesburg.There were no
immediate reports of casualties or any significant damage
An earthquake of that strength is classified as minor but would be clearly felt and might cause small damage to buildings.An Associated
Press journalist who lives close to the epicenter said the shaking felt like being on a moving train and lasted for about a minute.Many
South Africans in Gauteng province, which includes Johannesburg, said on social media they awoke to find the walls of their homes shaking
Local media published videos showing the moment the quake struck.Earthquakes are rare in South Africa
The last one to measure 5.0 magnitude or higher was in 2014, according to the U.S
That 5.4 magnitude quake had its epicenter near the gold mining town of Orkney in the North West province and one person was reported to
have died.Source - The Associated Press-Agencies
