Maureen C. Umeh

Computation of the Compressional Wave (Vp) to Shear Wave (Vs) Velocity Ratio from the 2018 Mpape Earth Tremor in Nigeria

Umar A. Kadiri, Maureen C. Umeh & Ruth O. Ikeze · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2026

Although Nigeria is generally considered to be located on a seismically stable part of the African plate, several earth tremors have been reported within the country, including the September 2018 Mpape event in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The causes of these tremors and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajoger/2026/v9i3266

Probabilistic Seismic Hazard and Risk Assessments for Critical Facilities in Nigeria and Neighbouring Regions

Umar Afegbua Kadiri, Maureen C. Umeh, Henry Chukwuebuka Ugwu, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Eze & Monday A. Isogun · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

The frequency of occurrence of earthquakes in Nigeria, and its neighbouring regions of Cameroon, and the Gulf of Guinea is on the rise. This work aims to assess the potential seismic hazards in these regions and compute earthquake recurrence parameters (b-value, activity rates, a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i51902