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According to a report by Daily Trust, the Nigerian Geological
Survey Agency (NGSA) has reported that there was earth tremor in Maitama
District of Abuja on Thursday, sparking some stir in the area.
A statement released by the agency said that the incident happened at 12:26 this afternoon.
“Our preliminary findings indicated that the tremor occurred
around 12.26pm around the vicinity of Panama Street in Maitama District.
After field evaluations, the NGSA determined that the intensity was
about 3.0 on the Mercalli Intensity Scale, which means it was felt
indoors and lasted less than 1 minute.”
However, the residents were consequently reassured that there was no cause for panic.
The statement further revealed that there was no structural damage because of the shake.
However, NEMA was adequately briefed by the NGSA.
The NGSA technical team are conducting further assessment exercises
and will continue to update the public on any new development.
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