Confirmed: Cape Town hit by 1.4 magnitude earthquake

The CGS, responsible for monitoring seismic activity nationwide, reported that the quake occurred at approximately 17:37 local time.While the tremor did not result in any injuries or structural damage, social media platforms were inundated with reports of a loud rumble or bang heard from various parts of the city.

CGS spokesperson Mahlatse Mononela provided insight into the event, stating, “The analysis results show the earthquake registered a local magnitude of about 1.4, as recorded by the South African National Seismograph Network .” Mononela also revealed that the epicenter was located along the Diep River near the Milnerton rural area. Additionally, the council urged the public to share their experiences using itsreported that two earth tremors shook the city in September 2020. The most severe tremor struck Tulbagh on 29 September 1969, claiming the lives of 12 individuals.

The 6.3-magnitude quake reverberated across Ceres, Tulbagh, Wolseley, and Prince Alfred Hamlet, causing significant damage in Porterville and Worcester, as well as in the villages of Gouda, Saron, and Hermon, according to

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