Discussion | 5.3 magnitude quake hits Northern Cape

JOHANNESBURG - The Northern Cape was shaken awake this morning, with reports of a 5.3 magnitude earthquake near the town of Brandvlei.

The German Research Center for Geosciences says the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres.

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There's been no reports of deaths, injuries or damage to property.

Prof Raymond Durrheim, Wits Chair in Earthquake and Mining Seismology spoke to eNCA.