There has reportedly been another earth tremor in several areas of the Greater Accra region, according to the latest news. The stated earth tremor had a magnitude of 2.8 on the Richter scale, according to a report from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
According to reports, on Friday, March 10, 2023, around 9:49 am, Accra Central’s High Street, Ridge, and some other locations felt a little tremor.
The ministry’s complete statement is provided below.
“On Friday 10″ March 2023, an earth tremor event occurred at 09:49am in parts of the Greater Accra Region.
The event had a magnitude of 2.8 on the Richter scale. The epicenter is located 1.Skm offshore near James Town in Greater Accra Region.
The recorded magnitude is indicative of the extent of the tremor. The earth tremor is minor one and so it is not expected to cause damage.
The tremor was slightly felt in High Street, Ridge and some other parts of Accra Central. These are natural occurrences and therefore difficult to predict. The Authority is committed to continuously monitoring these events and informing the public appropriately to ensure public safety and minimize risk.
Education and sensitization of the public on awareness and response during earth
tremors is important and currently being undertaken by the Authority.
The public is urged to remain calm and go about their normal activities.”
Recall that on December 12, 2022, there were two earthquakes that affected sections of Accra. On Monday, December 12, 2022, there were two recorded tremors; the first occurred just after 10 am, and the second occurred about 11: 30 am.
Adabraka, Gbawe, McCarthy Hill, Kwabenya, and Mallam were a few of the locations where the tremor was felt.
Nicholas Opoku, Chief Seismologist at the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA), has warned Ghanaians not to be alarmed by the most recent earth tremor.
He did, however, note that given Accra’s location in an earthquake zone, residents there should be ready to occasionally feel such earthquakes.
“This is not a new thing we have been experiencing this from time to time…even the most recent ones were in 2018, 2019 and 2020. What we have been saying all this while is that Accra is situated in the earthquake-prone zones so from time to we will be experiencing these minor earthquakes until such a time that a major will happen,” Mr Opoku stated.