The Ministry of Mines and Energy through its geological survey department, has reported an earthquake on Sunday 18 km south of Kalkfeld.
This was announced today by the ministry’s deputy executive director, Gloria Simubali.
According to her statement, the earthquake was recorded at 16h31 local time.
It was recorded by four seismic stations namely, Karibib, Windhoek, Kamanjab and Tsumeb.
The earthquake registered a local magnitude of 3.2 at a latitude of 21.056 degrees south and a longitude of 16.199 degrees east.
The earthquake was recorded at a shallow depth of less than ten kilometres.
“At this magnitude, the event can be felt, but is not expected to cause any significant damage to structures,” said Simubali.
She confirmed that no damage was reported on the ground.
The public is advised to take precautionary measures during such events by hiding under a table when indoors or going outside safely.
When outdoors, the public is further advised to find a clear spot away from trees, buildings and power lines as well as away from windows and to watch out for falling objects.
Report: Martin Endjala.
