M 5.3 Earthquake, 6km E of Orkney, South Africa 29 minutes ago - TopicsExpress



          

M 5.3 Earthquake, 6km E of Orkney, South Africa 29 minutes ago Location: 9 miles (15 km) SSE of Klerksdorp Posted 10 minutes ago – U.S. Geological Survey An earthquake with magnitude 5.3 occurred near Klerksdorp, South Africa at 10:22:34.90 UTC on Aug 5, 2014. (This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.) Recommended actions Excerpted from ready.gov Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake. Look for and extinguish small fires. Fire is the most common hazard after an earthquake.Be aware of possible tsunamis if you live in coastal areas. These are also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called tidal waves). When local authorities issue a tsunami warning, assume that a series of dangerous waves is on the way. Stay away from the beach.Be careful when driving after an earthquake and anticipate traffic light outages.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:28:23 +0000

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