Understanding the Recent Earth Tremors in Abuja: Causes and Mitigation Strategies

INTRODUCTION Abuja, the capital of Nigeria and sixth most populous city in the country has been experiencing earth tremors. Over the last couple of years a series of earth tremors have been reported particularly in the areas of Mpape, Katampe, and Maitama. The notable incidents were reported in 2018 and 2019 with the recent one occurring in September 2024. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TREMORS AND EARTHQUAKES To understand the nature of these tremors, it is crucial to