Abuja experiences earth tremor again, as Alake calms residents

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja, Nigeria, experienced an earth tremor on Tuesday, shaking several buildings and spreading across a distance of four kilometers in just five seconds. The tremor originated from a depth of approximately 1 kilometer.

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has directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to provide hourly updates of the seismic developments around Abuja, the Federal Capital to him for regular review and possible escalation to other relevant agencies.

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has moved to calm residents following the seismic event. He has directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to provide him with hourly updates on the seismic developments around Abuja for regular review and potential escalation to other relevant agencies. Alake, who is currently in Washington D.C. engaging American investors, urged residents to go about their normal routines without anxiety.

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Urging residents of the Federal Capital to go about their normal routine without anxiety, Alake, who is currently engaging American investors on joint venture proposals in the solid minerals sector in Washington DC, United States said other proactive measures have been deployed to ensure the safety of residents and properties.

Alake assured the public that other proactive measures have been deployed to ensure the safety of residents and properties. This response comes after an alert from the NGSA, which reported the tremors that shook buildings in Abuja on August 4th. The NGSA's Seismic Monitoring Station in Utako recorded the event at precisely 11:23:27 AM.

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This is a characteristic feature of a surface earth tremor that poses no threat to lives and properties except for the discomfort of the shake and fear of possible destruction.

According to the NGSA, the tremor was a "light event of I to II magnitude on the Mercalli scale." They interpreted it as a characteristic feature of a surface earth tremor that poses no threat to lives and properties, beyond the discomfort of the shaking and the fear of possible destruction. The agency will continue to monitor the situation while encouraging residents to engage in their normal activities.

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The Minister assured the public that the agency will continue to monitor the situation while residents engage in normal activities.