The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) confirmed in a press release that this morning, several areas of the capital Accra were hit by a magnitude 2.8 earthquake.
The tremor, which occurred at 9:49 am, was “slightly felt in the High Street, Ridge and other parts of Accra Central,” according to authorities.
In a statement signed by Acting GGSA Director Isaac Kuuwan Mwinbelle, he said: “The epicenter was located 1.5 kilometers off the coast near James town in the Greater Accra region.”
“The recorded magnitude shows the magnitude of the tremor. The quake is small and therefore will not cause any damage,” he added.
According to the Authority, such events are natural, making them “difficult to predict”.
The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has appealed to the public for calm, warning that there is no reason to be alarmed as the authority has asked people to resume their “normal business”.
“The Authority is committed to continuously monitoring these events and notifying the public as appropriate to ensure public safety and reduce risks.
“Public education and outreach on earthquake awareness and response is critical and is currently being implemented by the Authority,” he said.
Earthquake news has made headlines after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck on February 6 in southern Turkey near the Syrian border and was followed by strong aftershocks.
More than 50,000 people were killed in the area when buildings collapsed.
After the devastation, there has been scrutiny of building codes and building practices in Turkey.
Source: myjoyonline