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Unexpectedly, on the morning of November 12, 2023, an earth tremor shook several areas of Accra, causing a brief but significant disruption for locals. Thankfully, there have been no reports of casualties or property damage.
Reports from residents of the impacted areas, such as Mallam, Gbawe, SCC, and Bortianor, indicate that the earthquake struck suddenly and shocked the neighbourhood. Residents used social media, especially Twitter, as a platform to talk about their unsettling experiences; many of them described the event as terrifying.
Concerned people used social media to ask about the safety of friends and family who lived in the impacted areas as word of the earthquake spread.
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There is a bright side to this unanticipated natural disaster: there are no casualties or property damage, despite the shock and strong emotions that the locals are experiencing.
In order to verify the structural integrity of the buildings in the impacted areas, authorities will probably conduct assessments. In addition, as they struggle with the aftereffects of the tremor, residents might feel more alert in the upcoming hours.
The event serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of geological phenomena and the significance of taking preventative measures in areas where they are likely to occur.
Residents’ focus will surely shift to comprehending the geological causes of the tremor and putting any necessary safety measures in place as they gradually recover from the shock.
