A moderate earthquake struck western South Africa early on Sunday, with tremors reported across several regions.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the magnitude 5.3 quake occurred at 02:51 local time, 101km west of Brandvlei, a small town in the Northern Cape province.
The earthquake’s epicenter was 30.45 degrees south latitude and 19.44 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 10km.
Strong tremors were felt as far away as Cape Town.
There have been no official reports of casualties or property damage so far.
Local authorities are expected to conduct further assessments in the affected areas.
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