Tremblement Terre Lisbonne: Understanding the Recent 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake
Tremblement Terre Lisbonne: The Details of the Earthquake
A tremblement terre lisbonne, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake, occurred early Monday morning off the coast of Portugal. The national meteorological institute confirmed the quake occurred at 05:11 local time, with its epicenter located about 60 km west of Sines, a coastal city in the south of Portugal. The American seismic service, USGS, recorded the earthquake at a depth of 17.5 km.
International Reactions and Information
Reports from the Spanish National Geographic Institute indicated that the tremblement de terre was felt in several locations across Spain, especially in Huelva, and even in Morocco. However, as of now, there have been no confirmed injuries or damages, according to Portuguese civil protection commander, André Fernandes, during a press briefing.
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