Abuja Earth Tremor: Minister Alake Urges Calm Amid Updates
On August 5, 2026, Dele Alake, the Solid Minerals Development Minister, instructed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to deliver hourly updates regarding seismic activities in Abuja, following reports of earth tremors that occurred on August 4. The NGSA recorded the tremor at 11:23:27 AM, originating from a depth of 1 kilometer and affecting an area of four kilometers within five seconds.
The agency classified the tremor as a light event of I to II magnitude on the Mercalli scale, indicating it posed no significant threat to lives or properties, aside from potential discomfort. Alake, who was in Washington DC engaging with American investors on joint ventures in the solid minerals sector, urged Abuja residents to continue their daily activities without fear.
He assured that proactive measures were in place to ensure safety and that the NGSA would maintain monitoring of the situation. Lara Owoeye-Wise serves as the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister.
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