GGSA – Sunday morning’s earth tremor was magnitude of 3.6
The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) says the earth tremor that hit parts of Accra Sunday morning has a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale. The tremor occurred at about 7:17 a.m., and an unexpected tremor sent ripples through various neighborhoods in Accra. Residents of Nyanyano Kakraba, Weija, Pokuase, Adenta, Kanda, and even parts of Accra Central experienced a slight but noticeable shaking sensation.
“The earth tremor is a minor one and so it is not expected to cause damage,” the GGSA said in a press release signed by Isaac Kuuwan Mwinbelle, its Acting Director General.
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The Authority said it was committed to the continuous monitoring of the events to inform the public appropriately to ensure public safety and minimise risk.