No injuries reported after tremor hits parts of Johannesburg

By Mark Ogagan

The Johannesburg Emergency Services says no injuries were reported following a tremor in some parts of Southern Johannesburg on Saturday evening.

The tremor comes after a 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Johannesburg in Gauteng on Saturday.

The earthquake was felt in parts of Roodepoort, Soweto, Auckland Park, Naturena, Turffontein and Weltevreden Park, among other areas.

Areas hit by the seismic event include Kibler Park, Naturena and Soweto.

Emergency services spokesperson, Robert Mulauddzi says at this stage, there have been no injuries or major incidents reported through the emergency centre overnight.

“The authorities have yet to confirm the seismic magnitude of the quake. Residents are urged to take precautions.”