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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
