Ghana experiences 4.0 magnitude earthquake [video]

Ghana experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 in the late hours of Wednesday, 24 June.

The earthquake was reported by Ghanaians who took to social media to share the news in a state of panic. Many reported that their houses had shaken for the duration of the earthquake.

Nigerian producer, Shizzi, who is currently in Ghana also shared reports of the quake on Twitter.

Wtf is going on ? earthquake is happening right now in Ghana! My room shaking like a m’fker! ?

— Shizzi (@shizzi) June 24, 2020

According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake reached a magnitude of 4.0, which makes it one of the strongest earthquakes that the country has experienced in recent years.

The tremors were reportedly felt three times within 10 minutes, causing a panic among the residents of the affected areas. Some of these areas include Gbawe, McCarthy Hill, Kaneshie, Tesano, Dansoman, Dunkanaa, Lapaz, Achimota, Santa Maria, Adenta, Weija, Madina, Kwabenya, East Legon, Nsawam, Koforidua, Swedru, Dodowa, Tema among others.

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Ghanaians took to social media to share their reactions to the incident, with some disputing over it being a tremor or an earthquake.

Nigerians also joined the trend, making jokes that the Earthquake happened as a result of the Nigerian embassy staff quarters in Ghana being demolished.

See the reactions below:

Chale, it was not a tremor but a 4.0 earthquake in Ghana. There may be an aftershock, so be prepared. pic.twitter.com/ocoJaDucLT

— Osaretin Victor Asemota (@asemota) June 25, 2020

My heart goes out to everyone caught in the middle of the earthquake in Ghana. 2020 has taken its toll on us already and Africa cannot afford anything close to an earthquake. I pray this subsides quickly and God protects everyone in and around Ghana. Amen.

— Ayò-Bánkólé Akíntújoyè (@AyoBankole) June 25, 2020

https://twitter.com/Uncle_clique/status/1276063371402633216?s=20

https://twitter.com/ThatLankyBoi/status/1276026339976523777?s=20

That Earthquake in Ghana should serve as a warning. Your matter is in the hands of our SANs [Amadioha and Sango]. Touch any building that's occupied by Nigerians again. pic.twitter.com/1K94aJnHEj

— Nwafresh ?? (@Nwafresh) June 25, 2020