Minister of Solid Minerals Development
Following the report of light tremor observed in the Federal Capital Territory, Minerals Development Minister Dele Alake has urged residents of the Federal Capital to go about their normal routine without anxiety.
The Minister has also directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to provide hourly updates of the seismic developments around the Federal Capital Territory to him for regular review and possible escalation to other relevant agencies.
Alake who is currently in the Washington DC United States of America engaging investors on joint venture proposals in the solid minerals sector, said other proactive measures have been deployed to ensure the safety of residents and properties.
Special Assistant on Media to the Honorable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Lara Owoeye-Wise in a statement said Alake gave the advice in response to an alert by the NGSA which claimed that tremors shook several buildings in Abuja on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
According to the report from NGSA Seismic Monitoring Station, Utako, the earth tremor was recorded at exactly 11: 23: 27am, noting that it originated from a 1-kilometre depth and spread across a distance of four kilometres in five seconds.
The seismic monitoring agency however, interpreted the tremor as a ” light event of I to II magnitude on the Mercalli scale.”
“This is a characteristic feature of a surface earth tremor that poses no threat to lives and properties except for the discomfort of the shake and fear of possible destruction,” stated NGSA.
The Minister has assured the public that the agency will continue to monitor the situation while residents should go about their normal activities without any fear.
