The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has advised inhabitants of regions affected by earth tremors on Sunday, November 12 to remain calm and adhere to safety precautions.
The brief tremor occurred at around 7:20 a.m.
“GGSA notes with caution reports of an earth tremor in Awoshie, Kanda, Kasoa Nyanyano, and vicinity,” the GGSA warned in a series of tweets. Our seismology team is busy collecting data to identify the epicentre, magnitude, and other aspects of this event.
“Please remain calm and follow the safety measures: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. SAFETY MEASURE: DROP – HOLD – COVER Drop, Hold, and Cover is a safety protocol during earthquakes/tremors. ‘Drop’ to the ground, ‘Hold’ onto something sturdy, and ‘Cover’ your head and neck to protect against falling objects. While seismic activity can be monitored, predicting the exact timing and location of an earthquake remains a complex challenge due to the dynamic nature of Earth’s crust.
“Unfortunately, earthquakes and tremors cannot be accurately forecasted with current scientific knowledge.”
Residents in Weija, Mallam, Gbawe, SCC, and Bortianor took the brunt of the damage.
Some locals took to social media to share their stories.
