Tremblement Terre Lisbonne: A 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Portugal

Monday, 26 August 2024, 11:40

Tremblement terre lisbonne struck Portugal early Monday morning with a magnitude of 5.3. Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties or damage. The earthquake was recorded at 5:11 AM local time, located approximately 60 km off the coast of Sines.
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Tremblement Terre Lisbonne: A 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Portugal

Details of the Tremblement Terre Lisbonne

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale shook Portugal early on Monday without causing any reported casualties or damages, according to the national meteorological institute.

The quake was recorded at 05:11 local time (06:11 GMT), with its epicenter located at sea, around 60 km west of the port city of Sines. The USGS detected the tremor at a depth of 17.5 km.

Impact Beyond Portugal

According to the Spanish National Geographic Institute (IGN), the tremblement terre lisbonne was felt in various areas of Spain, particularly in Huelva in the south, and even reached Morocco.

As of this morning, the national commander of the Portuguese civil protection service, André Fernandes, confirmed during a press conference that there have been no reports of casualties or material damage from the tremor.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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