Terremoto Portugal: What Happened in the 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake
What Occurred During the Terremoto in Portugal?
A terremoto of 5.5 magnitude has struck the southern part of Portugal, specifically around Lisbon. According to the National Geographic Institute (IGN), this seismic event occurred at 6:11 AM local time at a depth of 19 kilometers.
Effects Beyond Portugal
The terremoto was not just significant within Portugal; it was also felt across the border in Spain, with reports from areas such as Huelva, and in neighboring Morocco.
Just ten days prior, on August 11, the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) noted a minor seismic incident of 3.4 magnitude off the coast, 30 kilometers south of Albufeira, which caused no significant damage.
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