5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits São Miguel Island in the Azores

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Azores on São Miguel Island, with no immediate reports of damage. The earthquake’s epicenter was located south-southeast of Faial da Terra, and local authorities are currently monitoring the situation.

An earthquake registering 5.3 on the Richter scale was detected on São Miguel Island in the Azores, as reported by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). The quake occurred at 7:14 AM local time (8:14 AM in Lisbon) and was located approximately 25 kilometers south-southeast of Faial da Terra.

According to a spokesperson from the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA), there were no immediate reports of damage or calls for assistance from residents as of 8 AM local time (9 AM in Lisbon). The SRPCBA is actively monitoring the situation for any developments.

The Azores Seismovolcanic Surveillance and Information Center (CIVISA), which uses different measurement methods than the IPMA, has not yet released any statement regarding the earthquake. At 8:10 AM local time, their website was reportedly offline, limiting access to further information.

The 5.3 magnitude earthquake in the Azores occurred without reports of damage or injuries, as confirmed by local authorities. Monitoring of the situation is ongoing, with no updates yet from CIVISA due to their website being down. Overall, the event highlights the importance of earthquake preparedness in seismically active regions.

Original Source: www.theportugalnews.com