GGSA calls for calm as minor earth tremor hits parts of Accra

The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) says the earth tremor that was slightly felt in parts of the capital Accra in the early hours of Friday, March 10, 2023, was a minor incident which is not expected to cause damage.

Residents in High Street, Ridge and other parts of Accra Central experienced the tremor around 9:49am.

The GGSA explained that the tremor had a magnitude of 2.8 on the Richter scale with an epicentre located 1.5km offshore near James Town.

The Authority in a statement signed by its Acting Director General, Isaac Kuuwan Mwinbelle said: “on Friday 10th 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 epicentre is located 1.5km offshore near James Town in Greater Accra Region. The recorded magnitude is indicative of the extent of the tremor”.

GGSA advised residents to remain calm and go about their normal duties assuring that it’s committed to monitoring these events and will inform the public appropriately.

“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,” the Authority entreated in its statement.

The last earth tremor experienced in the region was around 7:30 pm on December 17.