Magnitude 5.0 quake hits South Africa largest province

Residents across the province felt the tremor and some posted pictures on social media showing minor structural damages of walls.

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This aerial view shot in Johannesburg, AFP

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A 5.0-magnitude earthquake on Sunday struck near Johannesburg, shaking buildings across South Africa's most populous province, the Unites States Geological Survey reported.

The tremor struck at 2:38 am (0038 GMT) around

Magnitude 5.0 quake hits South Africa largest province

Residents across the province felt the tremor and some posted pictures on social media showing minor structural damages of walls.

This aerial view shot in Johannesburg, AFP

NewVision Reporter

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