FG declares Abuja safe after tremor, rules out danger
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has declared Abuja safe following the earth tremor recorded in parts of the Federal Capital Territory on August 4, 2026, ruling out any ongoing seismic threat to lives and property. The agency said more than five days of continuous seismic monitoring, field assessments and technical analysis showed that the […]
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has declared Abuja safe after a small earthquake rattled the city on August 4, 2026, stating there is no ongoing seismic threat to safety. Following extensive monitoring, analysis and assessments, the agency reported that the tremor had completely subsided. NGSA Director-General Prof. Olusegun Ige assured residents at a press briefing that there was no reason to panic.
The tremor lasted about five seconds, recorded at 11:23:27 a.m. by the NGSA's Utako seismic monitoring station, with a depth of less than one kilometre. Described as a low-energy, short-lived micro-event, the NGSA monitored the area for over a week, finding no signs of renewed tremor activity or structural damage. Physical inspections of affected locations also found no harm or distress due to the event.
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