Abuja Earth Tremor: Minister Orders Hourly Monitoring, Assures Residents Safe
ABUJA — The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has ordered the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to conduct strict hourly monitoring following a mild earth tremor that shook parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
The Minister assured FCT residents that the situation is under control, urging the public to remain calm and proceed with their daily routines without panic.
Government Response and Proactive Measures
In an official statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Lara Owoeye-Wise, Minister Alake confirmed that proactive security and safety measures are active to safeguard lives and property.
The NGSA will provide the Ministry with hourly situational updates. These reports will undergo regular reviews for immediate escalation to relevant disaster management agencies if necessary.
Technical Details of the Abuja Tremor
According to data captured by the NGSA Seismic Monitoring Station in Utako, the tremor occurred exactly at 11:23:27 a.m. Technical specifications of the seismic event include:
- Time: 11:23:27 a.m. (Tuesday, August 4, 2026)
- Depth: 1 Kilometre
- Duration & Spread: 4 kilometres within 5 seconds
- Intensity: Magnitude 1.0 to 2.0 on the Mercalli scale
No Threat to Lives or Property
The NGSA classified the incident as a “light surface earth tremor.” Experts noted that while the shaking causes brief discomfort and anxiety, tremors of this magnitude do not pose any structural threat to buildings or human lives.
The Ministry continues to urge residents to rely only on official government channels for updates and avoid spreading unverified rumors.
