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POSSIBLE EARTHQUAKE: Did you feel or hear the ground shake?

We would like to know if you heard or felt the seismic-like event on the South Coast last night.

June 30, 2022
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

Unverified reports of the ground shaking, possibly caused by seismic activity 2.6km southwest of Margate yesterday (June 29, 2022) at about 22:01, have surfaced.

According www.volcanodiscovery.com there are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this possible quake.

“If confirmed, we can expect more accurate data to emerge. The location, magnitude and time mentioned are indicative, based on our best-fit seismic model. They are temporary until our AllQuakes monitoring service receives more exact scientific data from a national or international seismological agency,” said the website.

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June 30, 2022
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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