Three earth tremors were recorded in Ghana’s capital, Accra on Monday (12 December), officials of the Geological Survey Authority have confirmed.
The tremors have been described as moderate with the highest magnitude of 3.5 on the Richter scale.
Places that experienced the tremors included Santa Maria, Dansoman, Weija, Sowutuom, Adabraka, Gbawe, McCarthy Hill, Osu Ako Adjei and Mallam.
Below is a press statement from the GSA.
The epicenter was located in the western part of Accra, 10-km from Gbawe, reports the state-owned Daily Graphic.
Editor’s note: This story was updated at 7.30pm with the latest information from the Ghana Geological Survey Authority.
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