Parts of Ghana, including the nation's capital, Accra, Wednesday night experienced a scary earth tremor that shocked many residents in affected areas

Parts of Accra were shaken by a fleeting earth tremor Wednesday night which threw residents into fear and panic.

According to the United States Geological Survey, it recorded a magnitude of 4.0 with a 10.0-kilometre depth at 10:53 pm and occurred at 6 km from Gbawe in Accra.

It was felt three times in the space of 10 minutes and shook buildings, creating panic among residents.

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Many residents reported on social media that they felt the earth shaking on Wednesday night, June 24, 2020.