Some parts of Accra, Ghana experienced an unexpected earth tremor this morning with a magnitude ranging from 1.8 – 3.5.
An Earth tremor is defined as a slight earthquake or quivering of the earth, which usually doesn’t cause harm or damage.
According to the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA), the tremor occurred three times. Although earlier reports by some news outlets suggest that the magnitude was 4.0, GGSA said in a press release that the foreshock occurred at 11:49am with a magnitude of 2.1, the main event occurred at 11:53am with a magnitude of 3.5, and the aftershock also occurred at 11:58am with a magnitude of 1.8 on the Richter scale.
The epicenter was located between Wiaboman and Bojo beach and is about 575m into the sea. The tremors were highly felt in areas like Dansoman, Mataheko, Weija, and slightly felt in areas like Legon, Amasaman, Accra Central, and other places across the region which are far away from the epicenter.
The GGSA further urged the public to remain calm and go about their normal businesses in the press signed by the Acting Director-General, Isaac Nwinbelle as the tremor did not cause any damage.
The last time the country experienced such a tremor was on 24th June, 2020 with a magnitude of 4.0 and a depth of 10km across some towns in the Greater Accra Region, Eastern Region, and the Central Region.
According to statistics published by Graphic Online, the highest magnitude the country has ever recorded is 6.6 which occurred on 22nd June, 1939 in Accra. That incident, which might be described as an earthquake based on the magnitude and intensity led to the death of about 12 people.
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