Officials have confirmed that two earth tremors were recorded in Ghana’s capital, Accra, on Monday (12 December) around midday.
The tremors were described as moderate, with a magnitude of 4.0.
The tremors were felt in Santa Maria, Sowutuom, Adabraka, Gbawe, McCarthy Hill, Osu Ako Adjei, and Mallam.
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The epicenter was located in the western part of Accra, 10-km from Gbawe, reports the state-owned Daily Graphic.
The first one occurred at 6:53 AM in Accra’s western region.
The seismic movement in Ghana was one of the strongest ones, with a magnitude of 4.0, according to the Android Earthquake Alerts System.
According to the Daily Graphic, the Ghana Geological Survey Department (GSSD) has sent a group of specialists to the epicenter to gather data.
