Strong earthquake strikes in Botswana, Africa

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Monday, April 3, 2017
Earthquake in Botswana, Africa
Earthquake in Botswana, Africa
USGS

The United State Geological Survey says a strong earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.5, has struck about 147 miles north of Gaborone.



People reported feeling the earthquake as far away as Johannesburg, South Africa -- about 210 miles away by car.



There are no immediate reports of damage.



Botswana is a country in southern Africa bordered by South Africa to the south, Zimbabwe to the east and Namibia to the West.

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