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Portugal experiences multiple seismic events in Azores and Alentejo
Portugal has recorded several seismic activities across different regions. In the Azores, the Terceira island experienced a 2.7 magnitude earthquake, part of an ongoing seismovulcanic crisis that has persisted since June 2022. Additionally, a 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred near Ginetes on São Miguel island, with an epicenter approximately 38 kilometers west of Ponta Delgada. This follows a larger 5.2 magnitude tremor recorded in the same area on October 20.
In the Alentejo region, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) detected three separate earthquakes on Tuesday, October 27. These tremors, located in the districts of Évora and Beja near Ferreira do Alentejo, Mora, and Vendas Novas, had magnitudes ranging from 0.3 to 1.3. No significant damage or widespread public perception of these smaller tremors has been reported.
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Alentejo · Azores · CIVISA · IPMA · Portugal · Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Terceira has been experiencing a seismovulcanic crisis since June 2022.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred on São Miguel Island. observador.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred on Terceira Island.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded on October 20 in São Miguel, Santa Maria, and Terceira. observador.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] The São Miguel earthquake epicenter was 38 kilometers west of Ginetes. observador.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] The October 20 earthquake caused no casualties or material damage. observador.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Terceira earthquake epicenter was six kilometers north-northeast of São Bartolomeu.