Abuja Tremor Triggers 24-Hour Seismic Monitoring
On August 4, 2023, an earth tremor was felt in parts of Abuja, leading the Federal Government to activate a 24-hour seismic monitoring system. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, who was in Washington, DC, directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to provide hourly updates on seismic activities.
The tremor, detected at 11:23:27 AM by the NGSA's Seismic Monitoring Station in Utako, originated from a depth of one kilometer and traveled four kilometers in five seconds. The analysis classified the tremor as a light event of I to II magnitude on the Mercalli scale, indicating it posed no threat to lives or property.
Alake reassured residents that government agencies were monitoring the situation and had implemented proactive measures. He emphasized that there was no cause for panic and urged residents to continue their daily activities.
The NGSA will continue to surveil seismic activities in the Federal Capital Territory.
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