FEMA explains earth tremor witnessed in Abuja, issues tips to adopt

The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has stated the cause behind the earth tremor witnessed by residents in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja in the past few days.

FEMA in a statement attributed the cause of the earth tremor which was more pronounced in Mpape and parts of Maitama districts in Abuja to seismic movement within the earth.

According to the Director General, FEMA, Abbas G. Idriss, the tremor was caused by sudden breaks along a fault line, resulting in sudden release of energy that makes the ground shake.

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“We have been inundated with distress calls in our watch room as a result of Earth shaking happening around Mpape and parts of Maitama districts of the FCT. While appreciating the calls from the public, the FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wishes to say that the possible cause of the earth shaking might be as a result of earth tremor. It is also a sign of seismic movement within the earth, caused by sudden breaks along a fault line, which results in sudden release of energy that makes the ground shake,” Idriss said.

However, FEMA has assured residents in Abuja that there is no cause for alarm as the earth is only reacting to stress from mining activities in some parts of the territory.

It issues some tips to citizens to adopt in the likelihood of such occurrence, and asked them not to panic.

Among such tips, FEMA asked citizens to stay away of glass and other object that may fall if indoors, and also stay away from buildings, trees and power lines if outdoors.

Other tips are contained in the FEMA statement below:

 

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