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Earthquake 500km from Marion Island poses minimal risk to Cape Town, says expert

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Earthquake 500km from Marion Island poses minimal risk to Cape Town, says expert

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake occurred near the Southwest Indian Ridge, about 500km from Marion Island.

A University of Cape Town geophysics lecturer says its remote location and likely fault movement make significant effects on mainland South Africa unlikely.

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