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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to remain calm following the earth tremor recorded in parts of Abuja, assuring them that there is no cause for panic.
Alake also directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) to provide him with hourly updates on seismic activities in and around the nation's capital for continuous assessment and, where necessary, escalation to relevant government agencies.
According to a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media , Lara Owoeye-Wise, on Wednesday ,the minister issued the directive while on an official visit to Washington, D.C., United States, where he is engaging American investors on joint venture opportunities in Nigeria's solid minerals sector.
The statement said the minister's response followed an alert from the NGSA that an earth tremor shook several buildings in Abuja on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
It explained that the NGSA's Seismic Monitoring Station in Utako recorded the tremor at exactly 11:23:27 a.m., noting that it originated at a depth of one kilometre and travelled about four kilometres within five seconds.
The agency classified the incident as a light seismic event, measuring between Magnitude I and II on the Mercalli Intensity Scale, and stated that it posed no threat to lives or property.
According to the NGSA, the tremor was a typical surface earth movement that may have caused temporary shaking and anxiety but was not capable of causing structural damage.
Alake said the Federal Government had already activated proactive monitoring measures to safeguard residents and critical infrastructure, adding that the NGSA would continue to closely monitor the situation and provide timely updates.
He encouraged Abuja residents to continue with their normal daily activities, assuring them that the government remains vigilant and committed to ensuring public safety.