Unconfirmed: Earthquake felt in Durban
The location and magnitude mentioned are indicative and temporary until the AllQuakes monitoring service receives more exact scientific data from a national or international seismological agency.
THERE have been unconfirmed reports of an earthquake, felt in Durban at about 4.00 on Thursday morning.
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According to reports, the earthquake occurred 36 kilometres north east of Pietermaritzburg.
There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this earthquake.
Updates to follow.
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