2014 Orkney earthquake

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake near Orkney, Klerksdorp, South Africa November 2024 August 2014 2014 Orkney earthquake 2014-08-05 10:22:33 usb000s0b3 610571677 2014 08 05 y 12:22:33 SAST (UTC+02:00)M5.4 – 3 km ENE of Orkney, South Africa https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usb000s0b3#summary United States Geological Survey 16 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808045411/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usb000s0b3 8 August 2014 live South Africa ShakeMap Orkney 5 August 2014.jpg USGS ShakeMap illustrating the intensity of the earthquake 5.5 MLhttp://www.geoscience.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2089:5-5-magnitude-quakes-hits-south-africa&catid=288&Itemid=226 5.5 Magnitude Quake hits South Africa CGS 7 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812015503/http://www.geoscience.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2089:5-5-magnitude-quakes-hits-south-africa&catid=288&Itemid=226 12 August 2014 dead 5.0 km mi onBateman Barry SA earthquake was mine-related http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/18/Earthquake-was-mine-related EWN 18 August 2014 18 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819082434/http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/18/Earthquake-was-mine-related 19 August 2014 live 26.9717 S 26.7094 E type:event_region:ZA inline,title South Africa, also felt in Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique VI 4.9 MW at 16:16:25 SAST on 15 June 2014M4.9 – 8 km E of Orkney, South Africa (BETA) https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usc000rfsi#summary United States Geological Survey 16 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140816130926/http://comcat.cr.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usc000rfsi 16 August 2014 live 3.8 ML at 16:58:42 SAST on 5 August 2014http://www.geoscience.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2091:today-third-day-after-earthquake-the-aftershocks-continue&catid=288&Itemid=226 Today, the third day after the earthquake, the aftershocks continue CGS 16 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819082410/http://www.geoscience.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2091:today-third-day-after-earthquake-the-aftershocks-continue&catid=288&Itemid=226 19 August 2014 dead 1 deadhttp://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/More-aftershocks-expected-council-20140806 More aftershocks expected News24 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810011905/http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/More-aftershocks-expected-council-20140806 10 August 2014 live 34 injuredQuake injures 34 AngloGold miners http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Mining/Quake-injures-34-AngloGold-miners-20140806 Fin24 SAPA 6 August 2014 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812042416/http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Mining/Quake-injures-34-AngloGold-miners-20140806 12 August 2014 live The 2014 Orkney earthquake occurred at 12:22:33 SAST on 5 August, with the epicentre near Orkney, a gold mining town in the Klerksdorp district in the North West province of South Africa. The shock was assigned a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter scale by the Council for Geoscience (CGS) in South Africa,Raaff Miranda Quake measured 5.5: SA council http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/quake-measured-5-5-sa-council-1.1730900#.U-I-saiSySo IOL 6 August 2014 5 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808073138/http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/quake-measured-5-5-sa-council-1.1730900 8 August 2014 live Intensity http://www.geoscience.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1625:intensity&catid=141:seismology&Itemid=615 CGS 14 August 2014 The Seismology Unit of the Council for Geoscience uses the Richter Scale, also known as the local magnitude scale, to determine the size of earthquakes. https://web.archive.org/web/20140814190508/http://www.geoscience.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1625:intensity&catid=141:seismology&Itemid=615 14 August 2014 dead making it the biggest earthquake in South Africa since the 1969 Tulbagh earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter scale.Gifford Gill Disaster teams out in full after SA quake http://www.enca.com/disaster-teams-out-full-after-sa-quake eNCA 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808061114/http://www.enca.com/disaster-teams-out-full-after-sa-quake 8 August 2014 5 August 2014 live The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimated a focal depth of 5.0 km mi on. The CGS reported 84 aftershocks on 5 August and 31 aftershocks on 6 August, with a magnitude of 1.0 to 3.8 on the Richter scale. According to the CGS, the earthquake is the biggest mining-related earthquake in South African history. Cause thumb|left|USGS seismicity map for South Africa Historical seismicity While earthquakes are uncommon in South Africa in general,More tremors rock Stilfontein after quake http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/more-tremors-rock-stilfontein-after-quake-1.235903#.U_HNhsWSyyg 18 August 2014 IOL SAPA 9 March 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819083733/http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/more-tremors-rock-stilfontein-after-quake-1.235903 19 August 2014 live the earthquake occurred in a mining belt where earthquakes are relatively common. The CGS had described a 2005 earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale in the same area as Orkney as "the largest mining-related earthquake in South Africa".The Stilfontein Earthquake http://www.geoscience.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1618:the-stilfontein-earthquake&Itemid=101 CGS 15 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819091223/http://www.geoscience.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1618:the-stilfontein-earthquake&Itemid=101 19 August 2014 dead The earthquake occurred on 9 March 2005 at DRDGOLD's Hartebeesfontein mine in Stilfontein,Templeton Alameen Tau Poloko Ancer Jonathan DRDGold 'doing the dirty' to Stilfontein http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/drdgold-doing-the-dirty-to-stilfontein-1.237033#.U_HVvcWSyyg 18 August 2014 IOL 23 March 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819082856/http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/drdgold-doing-the-dirty-to-stilfontein-1.237033 19 August 2014 live killing two miners underground and resulting in the closure of the mine.Media Update: 5.5 magnitude earthquake – tremors continue http://www.geoscience.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2090:media-release-5-5-magnitude-earthquake-tremors-continue&catid=288:latest-news&Itemid=226 CGS 14 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140814225626/http://www.geoscience.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2090:media-release-5-5-magnitude-earthquake-tremors-continue&catid=288:latest-news&Itemid=226 14 August 2014 dead An investigation by the mining regulator following the incident found that it was caused by mining and further seismic events would occur while mining continued. The report on the investigation recommended improvements in seismic monitoring among other things,Mawson Nicola Expert team to tackle SA mining's seismic challenges http://www.miningweekly.com/article/expert-team-to-tackle-sa-minings-seismic-challenges-2005-10-19 18 August 2014 Mining Weekly 9 October 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075258/http://www.miningweekly.com/article/expert-team-to-tackle-sa-minings-seismic-challenges-2005-10-19 4 March 2016 live Webb Mariaan Study calls for improved seismic monitoring http://www.miningweekly.com/article/study-calls-for-improved-seismic-monitoring-2006-08-21 18 August 2014 Mining Weekly 21 August 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064154/http://www.miningweekly.com/article/study-calls-for-improved-seismic-monitoring-2006-08-21 4 March 2016 live and some of the recommendations had been implemented before the 2014 earthquake.Kolver Leandi More than 90% of SA seismic events are mining related – professor http://www.miningweekly.com/article/more-than-90-of-sa-seismic-events-are-mining-related-professor-2014-08-18 19 August 2014 Mining Weekly 18 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222172814/http://www.miningweekly.com/article/more-than-90-of-sa-seismic-events-are-mining-related-professor-2014-08-18 22 December 2015 live The USGS recorded a 4.9 moment magnitude earthquake on 15 June 2014 in the same area, which earth science consultant Dr Chris Hartnady believes may have been a foreshock. Expert opinions While both mining activity and natural faults could be causative factors, it is difficult to establish a precise cause.Crowley Kevin AngloGold Rejects Blame for Quake Even as Scientists Await Proof https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-11/anglogold-swings-to-loss-on-ghana-mali-mine-closing-costs.html 17 August 2014 Bloomberg News 11 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819083427/http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-11/anglogold-swings-to-loss-on-ghana-mali-mine-closing-costs.html 19 August 2014 live Earthquakes – mining or nature? 25 August 2014 http://www.csir.co.za/news/2014/08/Earthquakes_%20mining_or_nature.html CSIR 7 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150107231307/http://www.csir.co.za/news/2014/08/Earthquakes_%20mining_or_nature.html 7 January 2015 live According to Professor Andrzej Kijko from the University of Pretoria's Natural Hazard Centre, mining can activate natural faults. He believes that more than 90% of South Africa's earthquakes are caused by mining, especially around the areas of Klerksdorp, Carletonville and Welkom. According to Hartnady, "This part of Africa is in the vicinity of the East African Rift system, which is being pulled apart by a few millimetres annually." He says "earthquakes are caused by a slip on a fault line and the release of stored elastic energy" and mining activity could have triggered the earthquake.Seale Lebogang Quake triggered by mine activity – expert http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/free-state/quake-triggered-by-mine-activity-expert-1.1731225#.U-zSfOOSyyg 14 August 2014 The Star 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140814194316/http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/free-state/quake-triggered-by-mine-activity-expert-1.1731225 14 August 2014 live Kijko and Hartnady believe that – unlike the 1969 Tulbagh earthquake – this event was a mining-related earthquake which is a relatively more common occurrence than a natural earthquake in South Africa.le Cordeur Matthew Did mining cause SA quake? http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Mining/Did-mining-cause-Jhb-quake-20140806 14 August 2014 Fin24 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812085334/http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Mining/Did-mining-cause-Jhb-quake-20140806 12 August 2014 live Professor Ray Durrheim, a seismologist at Wits University, said seismic events will continue while there is mining activity in the area, and even long afterwards. He said the flooding of inactive mines could also compound pressure on geological faults, triggering further seismic events. According to Durrheim, the link between mining and earthquakes lies "on a continuum, from where it's purely induced by mining activities to where you are triggering a natural earthquake".Wakefield Adam Quake possibly linked to mining – prof http://www.iol.co.za/business/news/quake-possibly-linked-to-mining-prof-1.1737116#.U_MAysWSyyg Business Report 19 August 2014 18 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819202535/http://www.iol.co.za/business/news/quake-possibly-linked-to-mining-prof-1.1737116 19 August 2014 live Council for Geoscience According to Michelle Grobbelaar from the CGS, "There's a rule of thumb that if you experience an earthquake with a certain magnitude in the past, you can always expect an earthquake of a similar magnitude in that same area."Kubheka Thando Kalenga Aurelie Earthquake: Aftershocks Imminent http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/06/Earthquake-Aftershocks-imminent 15 August 2014 EWN 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810220546/http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/06/Earthquake-Aftershocks-imminent 10 August 2014 live Grobbelaar and Denver Birch, also from the CGS, said that the cause of the earthquake was difficult to determine given that it occurred in a mining area and the lack of historical seismic data for the area.Update: Cause of the earthquake difficult to determine http://sandtonchronicle.co.za/99196/earth-tremor-shakes-jozi/ 15 August 2014 Sandton Chronicle 5 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140807222923/http://sandtonchronicle.co.za/99196/earth-tremor-shakes-jozi/ 7 August 2014 live Mosamo Sebabatso Cause of SA Earthquake Uncertain http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/06/SA-earthquake-cause-uncertain 15 August 2014 EWN 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810110717/http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/06/SA-earthquake-cause-uncertain 10 August 2014 live Ian Saunders from the CGS confirmed that a team would be sent to the area for further investigation, and Eldridge Kgaswane from the CGS said they should be able to determine the cause within a month. According to Kgaswane, "The fact that the deepest mine shafts are shallower than the epicentre doesn't mean mining can be ruled out as a cause. Blasting in the vicinity of a big fault could have activated seismic activity." On 18 August 2014 at a Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) seminar in Pretoria, the CGS confirmed that the earthquake was caused by mining-related activity, making it the biggest ever mining-related earthquake recorded in South Africa. Impact thumb|Orkney, North West The earthquake occurred at 12:22:33 SAST on 5 August 2014, with the epicentre near Orkney, a gold mining town in the Klerksdorp district in the North West province of South Africa. The shock was assigned a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter scale by the Council for Geoscience (CGS) in South Africa, making it the biggest earthquake in South Africa since the 1969 Tulbagh earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter scale. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimated a focal depth of 5.0 km mi on. The CGS reported 84 aftershocks on 5 August and 31 aftershocks on 6 August, with a magnitude of 1.0 to 3.8 on the Richter scale. Areas affected The earthquake was felt as far as 600 km mi on from Orkney.Hosken Graeme Smillie Shaun Child Katharine Louw Poppy Masombuka Sipho http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2014/08/06/quake-of-shaky-things-to-come Quake of shaky things to come Times LIVE 6 August 2014 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819090009/http://www.timeslive.co.za/thetimes/2014/08/06/quake-of-shaky-things-to-come 19 August 2014 live Quake kills one and injures multiple mineworkers http://www.miningne.ws/2014/08/06/quake-kills-one-and-injures-multiple-mineworkers/ 16 August 2014 Mining News 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140816082644/http://www.miningne.ws/2014/08/06/quake-kills-one-and-injures-multiple-mineworkers/ 16 August 2014 live It was felt in neighbouring countries Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique.Miners treated for injuries following quake http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/49ce298044fe0f21891899a5ad025b24/Miners-treated-for-injuries-following-quake-20140805 5 August 2014 14 August 2014 SABC News https://web.archive.org/web/20140814185206/http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/49ce298044fe0f21891899a5ad025b24/Miners-treated-for-injuries-following-quake-20140805 14 August 2014 dead Earthquake shakes South Africa killing one https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-28663595 BBC News 6 August 2014 5 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808060238/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-28663595 8 August 2014 live The two tallest buildings in Bloemfontein, the former CR Swart Building and the Lebohang building,Quake empties Bloem's tall buildings http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/free-state/quake-empties-bloem-s-tall-buildings-1.1730950#.U-Ofe6iSySo IOL SAPA 7 August 2014 5 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808213646/http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/free-state/quake-empties-bloem-s-tall-buildings-1.1730950 8 August 2014 live as well as tall buildings and University of Pretoria halls in Pretoria and offices of the South African Revenue Service in Durban were evacuated.http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/05/SA-earthquake-claims-its-first-life EWN 5 August 2014 5 August 2014 SA earthquake claims first life https://web.archive.org/web/20140809094508/http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/05/SA-earthquake-claims-its-first-life 9 August 2014 live Rondganger Lee Quake sets off ripple of fear http://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/quake-sets-off-ripple-of-fear-1.1731192#.U-ynZOOSyyg 14 August 2014 Daily News 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140814184630/http://www.iol.co.za/dailynews/news/quake-sets-off-ripple-of-fear-1.1731192 14 August 2014 live According to Michelle Grobbelaar, manager of the CGS's seismology unit, the earthquake was felt in Durban because "the beach sand tends to amplify the ground motion".Coan Stephen Why Durban felt the quake http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Why-Durban-felt-the-quake-20140806 The Witness 18 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084426/http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Why-Durban-felt-the-quake-20140806 19 August 2014 6 August 2014 live Buildings in Maputo in Mozambique were also evacuated.SA earthquake big, but not uncommon http://mg.co.za/article/2014-08-05-sa-earthquake-big-but-not-uncommon 15 August 2014 Mail & Guardian SAPA 5 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810044402/http://mg.co.za/article/2014-08-05-sa-earthquake-big-but-not-uncommon/ 10 August 2014 live The Meteorological Services of Zimbabwe confirmed that Zimbabwe was not affected by the earthquake.Chikwati Elita Zimbabwe: SA Earthquake – Zim Safe http://allafrica.com/stories/201408070262.html The Herald 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808054744/http://allafrica.com/stories/201408070262.html 8 August 2014 6 August 2014 live Casualties There was a single fatality, 31-year-old Mosotho man Leshomo Makhaola, who died when a wall of an old mining house collapsed on him in Kanana, North West.Brace for more quake shakes http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/brace-for-more-quake-shakes-1.1731411#.U-ykO-OSyyg 14 August 2014 The Star SAPA 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140814150125/http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/brace-for-more-quake-shakes-1.1731411 14 August 2014 live http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Man-rescued-from-collapsed-house-after-quake-20140805 Man rescued from collapsed house after quake News24 SAPA 5 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810011203/http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Man-rescued-from-collapsed-house-after-quake-20140805 10 August 2014 live Cabinet sends condolences to family of quake victim http://sanews.gov.za/south-africa/cabinet-sends-condolences-family-quake-victim 7 August 2014 South African Government News Agency 7 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140811232743/http://sanews.gov.za/south-africa/cabinet-sends-condolences-family-quake-victim 11 August 2014 dead An ER24 spokesperson said that miners had reportedly been trapped in 11 mine shafts at a mine in Orkney;http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2014/08/05/miners-trapped-after-5.3-earthquake-hits-south-africa Miners trapped after 5.3 earthquake hits South Africa 5 August 2014 5 August 2014 South African Press Association News24 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808054711/http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2014/08/05/miners-trapped-after-5.3-earthquake-hits-south-africa 8 August 2014 live however, subsequent inspections revealed that the miners at that location were safe. All 3,300 AngloGold Ashanti miners underground at its Great Noligwa and Moab Khotsong mines near Orkney had been brought to the surface by 19:30 SAST on 5 August, including 34 who had been injured.Cokayne Roy Faku Dineo Miners, markets survive earthquake http://www.iol.co.za/business/companies/miners-markets-survive-earthquake-1.1731033#.U_GpRsWSyyg 18 August 2014 Business Report 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140826114203/http://www.iol.co.za/business/companies/miners-markets-survive-earthquake-1.1731033 26 August 2014 live All 34 miners were treated for minor injuries, including lacerations, contusions and a broken leg, and discharged from hospital on 6 August.http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2014/08/06/34-miners-discharged-from-hospital-after-earthquake 34 Miners discharged from hospital after earthquake The Sowetan SAPA 6 August 2014 7 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810084306/http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2014/08/06/34-miners-discharged-from-hospital-after-earthquake 10 August 2014 live AngloGold Ashanti management had proceeded with the evacuation after their temporarily interrupted power supply was mostly restored, mine management had contacted the mine crew underground by telephone and mine engineers had ensured that the shaft infrastructure was in working order.http://www.bdlive.co.za/business/mining/2014/08/07/safety-protocols-worked-in-quake-evacuation-says-anglogold Safety protocols worked in quake evacuation says Anglogold Business Day South Africa 7 August 2014 7 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150704161838/http://www.bdlive.co.za/business/mining/2014/08/07/safety-protocols-worked-in-quake-evacuation-says-anglogold 4 July 2015 live AngloGold Ashanti emergency medical staff had treated injured miners, and counsellors had treated some employees for shock. Mining operations at their Great Noligwa and Moab Khotsong mines were subsequently suspended pending safety checks. Damage There was extensive damage to buildings in Orkney and the surrounding areas, partly due to inadequate building construction vulnerable to earthquake damage.Mining to blame for major quake http://www.iol.co.za/pretoria-news/mining-to-blame-for-major-quake-1.1737566#.U_bzA8WSyyg 22 August 2014 Pretoria News 19 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140826115252/http://www.iol.co.za/pretoria-news/mining-to-blame-for-major-quake-1.1737566 26 August 2014 live The Khuma township near Stilfontein was one of the worst affected areas, with more than 600 homes damaged by the earthquake.http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Relief-fund-opened-for-North-West-quake-victims-20140807 Relief fund opened for North West quake victims News24 SAPA 7 August 2014 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810151328/http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Relief-fund-opened-for-North-West-quake-victims-20140807 10 August 2014 live Shevel Adele Insurers brace for a wave of quake claims http://www.bdlive.co.za/businesstimes/2014/08/10/insurers-brace-for-a-wave-of-quake-claims 15 August 2014 Business Day South Africa 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819090056/http://www.bdlive.co.za/businesstimes/2014/08/10/insurers-brace-for-a-wave-of-quake-claims 19 August 2014 live An aftershock occurred in Khuma in the afternoon of 5 August while residents were assessing the damage to their homes.http://www.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/Residents-scramble-as-aftershock-hits-20140805 Residents scramble as aftershock hits News24 5 August 2014 5 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140807223135/http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Residents-scramble-as-aftershock-hits-20140805 7 August 2014 live Earthquake aftershock hits Orkney township http://www.citypress.co.za/politics/earthquake-aftershock-hits-orkney-township/ City Press South Africa 6 August 2014 5 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810090733/http://www.citypress.co.za/politics/earthquake-aftershock-hits-orkney-township/ 10 August 2014 dead Three clinics in the North West province were damaged, leading to the closure of two of them.http://www.enca.com/three-north-west-clinics-damaged-sa-quake Three North West clinics damaged in SA quake 6 August 2014 7 August 2014 eNCA https://web.archive.org/web/20140808062631/http://www.enca.com/three-north-west-clinics-damaged-sa-quake 8 August 2014 live Two schools were damaged and some pupils were unable to attend classes as the classrooms were too badly damaged.Pupils miss class due to quake damage http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Pupils-miss-class-due-to-quake-damage-20140806 News24 SAPA 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140810011749/http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/Pupils-miss-class-due-to-quake-damage-20140806 10 August 2014 6 August 2014 live In the days following the earthquake, most of South Africa's major banks and insurance companies had begun receiving insurance claims. By 6 August 2014, ABSA had received 200 claims, Standard Bank had received 129 claims and Mutual & Federal had received 11 claims.Molosankwe Botho SAPA Claims pouring in after quake http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/claims-pouring-in-after-quake-1.1731742#.U-Och6iSySo IOL 7 August 2014 7 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140814185053/http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/claims-pouring-in-after-quake-1.1731742 14 August 2014 live A survey of 17 insurance companies done by finance website Justmoney showed that 5 out of the 17 companies surveyed would reject insurance claims related to the earthquake if it was proven to be mining-related.South African insurers won't pay for quake damage https://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2014/08/27/south-african-insurers-won-t-pay-for-quake-damage Times Live SAPA 28 August 2014 27 August 2014 In a response to the Survey, ABSA, who was on the list of 5, affirmed that they have received approximately 1100 claims and were in the process of finalising them.Absa: We do cover quake damage http://www.fin24.com/Companies/Financial-Services/Absa-We-do-cover-quake-damage-20140829 fin24 28 August 2014 Response The CGS warned that aftershocks were expected in the days following the earthquake and they could possibly continue for months. They recommended that buildings be evacuated in the event of an aftershock. The mining regulator's chief inspector of mines David Msiza asked mining companies in affected areas, including Klerksdorp, Carletonville and Rustenburg, to undertake underground inspections to ensure no miners were trapped and the working conditions were safe for miners. AngloGold Ashanti denied responsibility for the earthquake, saying it occurred away from its mining infrastructure. Premier of North West Supra Mahumapelo promised residents that all who were affected by the earthquake would receive help.Mosamo Sebabatso Cause of SA earthquake uncertain http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/06/SA-earthquake-cause-uncertain EWN 6 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808071112/http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/06/SA-earthquake-cause-uncertain 8 August 2014 6 August 2014 live Mahumapelo said that counselling, social relief and temporary accommodation were being provided, and that the buildings and infrastructure damaged in the earthquake might take years to repair.Disaster relief fund to assist earthquake victims http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/06/Disaster-Relief-Fund-established-for-earthquake-victims EWN 8 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140809094522/http://ewn.co.za/2014/08/06/Disaster-Relief-Fund-established-for-earthquake-victims 9 August 2014 6 August 2014 live The North West provincial government started the North West Disaster Relief Fund to help residents affected by the earthquake. Teams were sent to investigate damage to parts of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality by the municipality.Sello Lenyaro Fear grips Orkney community after earthquake http://www.enca.com/fear-grips-orkney-community-after-earthquake eNCA 16 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140819130947/http://www.enca.com/fear-grips-orkney-community-after-earthquake 19 August 2014 6 August 2014 live The Cabinet of South Africa sent its condolences to the family of the man who was killed by the earthquake. On 30 September 2014, the Inkatha Freedom Party expressed its concern for the residents of Khuma as repairs to their homes were delayed and had not yet commenced. Provincial government spokesperson, Bonolo Mohlakoana said that construction was delayed partly due to a lack of structural engineers, which were needed to assess the structural damage caused to the houses.IFP concerned over quake victims http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/IFP-concerned-over-quake-victims-20140930 News24 SAPA 4 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006132617/http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/IFP-concerned-over-quake-victims-20140930 6 October 2014 live Several families affected by the earthquake moved to a community centre while waiting for their houses to be repaired after affected families were instructed to move to safer locations.Govt abandoned us after earthquake – Khuma residents http://citizen.co.za/247216/govt-abandoned-us-earthquake-khuma-residents/ The Citizen SAPA 17 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141021155122/http://citizen.co.za/247216/govt-abandoned-us-earthquake-khuma-residents/ 21 October 2014 dead 23 September 2014 See also List of earthquakes in 2014 List of earthquakes in South Africa References External links 610571677 collapsed Orkney earthquake Orkney earthquake Category:Earthquakes in South Africa Category:History of North West (South African province) Category:Mining disasters in South Africa Orkney earthquake Orkney earthquake