On Wednesday afternoon, the Council for Geoscience formally verified the rumors that Cape Town would experience an earthquake.
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) formally validated on Thursday the extensive conjecture that a 1.4-magnitude earthquake had struck Cape Town on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the CGS, which is in charge of keeping an eye on seismic activity across the country, the earthquake happened at around 17:37 local time.
Rumble Reports Cause Social Media to Buzz
Despite the fact that there were no injuries or structural damages as a result of the earthquake, social media was flooded with claims of a loud blast or rumbling that could be heard throughout the city.
“The analysis results show the earthquake registered a local magnitude of about 1.4, as recorded by the South African National Seismograph Network (SANSN),” said CGS spokeswoman Mahlatse Mononela, offering insight into the event.
Additionally, Mononela disclosed that the epicenter lay close to the rural Milnerton area along the Diep River. The council also invited the public to use their online questionnaire to discuss their experiences.
The Earthquake History of Cape Town
It’s interesting to note that earthquakes have occurred in Cape Town before. According to The Citizen, the city was rocked by two earthquakes in September 2020. The strongest earthquake to ever hit Tulbagh occurred on September 29, 1969, and twelve people died as a result.
According to The Citizen, the 6.3-magnitude earthquake caused major damage in Porterville and Worcester, as well as in the communities of Gouda, Saron, and Hermon. It also echoed over Ceres, Tulbagh, Wolseley, and Prince Alfred Hamlet.
The frequency of seismic occurrences emphasizes how crucial awareness and preparation are in areas that are vulnerable to earthquakes.
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