Earth tremors in Abuja ministry closely monitoring situation Minister assures

 

Minister of solid minerals Dele Alake has reassured everyone about the recent earth tremors in the Federal Capital Territory—there’s no need to panic as the ministry is closely monitoring the situation.

Over the past few days, the ministry Monitoring Station at Katampe has recorded several ground motions, with an increase in intensity and frequency from September 13 to 16.

The tremors are caused by accumulated stress the Minister said along identified faults and have multiple epicenters, mainly around Mpape and Katampe. Their intensity ranges from weak to light, posing a very low threat.

He advised residents not to panic, as these tremors are low in intensity. The ministry are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed.

The ministry NGSA Seismic Stations are also being monitored in real-time for prompt alerts on any major events.

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