On Friday, 10th March 2023, an earth tremor event that happened was felt in the early hours in some parts of the capital Accra.
According to the Authority, the tremor that occurred was “slightly felt in High Street, Ridge and other parts of Accra Central”.
In the release signed by the GGSA Acting Director-General, Isaac Kuuwan Mwinbelle, he said, “The epicenter is located 1.5km offshore near James Town in Greater Accra Region.”
“The recorded magnitude is indicative of the extent of the tremor. The earth tremor is a minor one and so it is not expected to cause damage,” he added.
Parts of Accra experience a 2.8 magnitude earth tremor
According to the Authority, such occurrences are natural making them “difficult to predict.”
GGSA urged that residents to remain calm among the public signalling there is no cause for alarm as it said people to go about “their normal activities”.
“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,” it said.
Ghana last experienced an earth tremor in December 17,2022, around 7:30 pm.
