A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck São Miguel, Azores, at 7:14 AM local time. The epicenter was 25 km south-southeast of Faial da Terra. There are currently no reports of damage or emergencies, and the situation is under continuous monitoring.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck the island of São Miguel, part of the eastern Azores, as reported by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). This seismic event occurred at 7:14 AM local time (8:14 AM in Lisbon) and was centered approximately 25 kilometers south-southeast of Faial da Terra on São Miguel.
The earthquake measuring 5.3 did not cause any significant damage or prompt distress signals from locals, as confirmed by the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service. The situation is being monitored, and no reports from the Azores Seismovolcanic Surveillance and Information Center are available at this moment.
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