Kamanjab:An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 was recorded near Kamanjab on Wednesday night, followed by an aftershock measuring 3.2 on Thursday morning. This information was confirmed by the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy.

According to NAMPA, the Geological Survey of Namibia issued a notice on Thursday in which Deputy Executive Director Gloria Simubali reported that the earthquake occurred at 22h34 on Wednesday at a shallow depth of less than 10 kilometers. The seismic event was located at latitude 19.639 degrees south and longitude 14.773 degrees east.

The earthquake was detected by six stations of the Namibian Seismological Network, located in Windhoek, Kamanjab, Rundu, Opuwo, Aus, and Ariamsvlei. Additionally, two regional seismic stations in South Africa also recorded the event. The aftershock was recorded in the same area at 08h08 on Thursday, registering a magnitude of 3.2.

The Geological Survey of Namibia has warned that further seismic events may occur and advised the public to take precautionary measures. People indoors should move outside safely if possible, or seek refuge under a table if they cannot leave the building safely. Those outdoors are advised to move to open areas away from buildings, trees, and power lines. The public is also urged to stay away from windows and watch out for falling objects during an earthquake. No information on injuries or damage was provided in the notice.