The Principal Seismologist at the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA), Nicholas Opoku, has confirmed there was an earth tremor in the country’s capital on Monday, December 12.
Mr Opoku, however, said details on the natural occurrence is now being pieced together by the Authority.
Residents in Accra experienced at least one shake in the earth’s movement Monday as many took to social media to share their experiences.
Speaking on Midday Live on TV3 on Monday, December 12, a few hours after the incident, the seismologist said at the moment information on any damage is yet to be obtained.
He, however, assured that all necessary steps are being taken to furnish residents with information about the earth tremor.
“So far, we are gathering all the necessary data hoping to analyze and know where the earthquake occurred,” he said.
“At the moment, we don’t have information on any damage.”
Nicholas Opoku said there are a few challenges with their satellite system but thorough analysis of the earth tremor on Monday is taking place.
“Recently, we were having a problem with our satellite equipment. . . .[It] is giving us a lot of headache.”