The Abuja tremor of 2026 comes after previous incidents that attracted scientific attention, government response and public concern. Abuja’s First Major Tremor Scare In 2018The first major Abuja tremor that gained nationwide attention occurred between September 5 and September 8, 2018. Emergency Preparedness Questions Nigeria Must AnswerA major earthquake is not only a test of buildings. Nigeria’s Seismic Monitoring NetworkThe Nigerian Geological Survey Agency plays a major role in monitoring geological activity across the country. The more important issue is whether the country is building the systems needed to respond if seismic activity becomes stronger.