An earthquake measuring 1.8 on the Richter scale was felt today on Terceira Island, according to the Azores Seismovolcanic Information and Surveillance Center (CIVISA).

1.8 Magnitude Earthquake on the Richter Scale Felt on Terceira Island

09:33 - 24/04/24 por Lusa

País CIVISA

According to CIVISA, the quake was felt at 00:37 local time (01:37 in Lisbon) and its epicenter was about four kilometers east of Serreta.

"According to the information available so far, the earthquake was felt with a maximum intensity of III (Modified Mercalli scale) in Serreta (municipality of Angra do Heroísmo)", said CIVISA in a statement.

The event "is part of the ongoing seismic-volcanic crisis on Terceira Island since June 2022".

According to the Richter scale, earthquakes are classified according to their magnitude as micro (less than 2.0), very small (2.0-2.9), small (3.0-3.9), light (4.0-4.9), moderate (5.0-5.9), strong (6.0-6.9), large (7.0-7.9), important (8.0-8.9), exceptional (9.0-9.9) and extreme (when greater than 10).

The Modified Mercalli scale measures the "degrees of intensity and respective description".

With an intensity of III, considered weak, the quake is felt indoors and hanging objects swing, perceiving a "vibration similar to that caused by the passage of heavy vehicles", reveals the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) on its website.

Read Also: Earthquake of magnitude 2.1 on the Richter scale felt on Terceira Island (Portuguese version)

PUB

Crédito habitação: Poupe tempo (e dinheiro) a escolher a melhor proposta

A bola não para e estes são os jogos mais 'apetecíveis' para apostar

Equaciona comprar um elétrico mas tem kms de dúvidas? A Santogal elucida-o

Descarregue a nossa App gratuita.

Oitavo ano consecutivo Escolha do Consumidor para Imprensa Online e eleito o produto do ano 2024.
* Estudo da e Netsonda, nov. e dez. 2023 produtodoano- pt.com

Descarregue a nossa App gratuita.

Oitavo ano consecutivo Escolha do Consumidor para Imprensa Online e eleito o produto do ano 2024.
* Estudo da e Netsonda, nov. e dez. 2023 produtodoano- pt.com

Última Hora

Política

Economia

Desporto

Fama

País

Mundo

Tech

Cultura

Lifestyle

Auto

Informações

Menu

Meteorologia

1.8 Magnitude Earthquake on the Richter Scale Felt on Terceira Island

An earthquake measuring 1.8 on the Richter scale was felt today on Terceira Island, according to the Azores Seismovolcanic Information and Surveillance Center (CIVISA).

Descarregue a nossa App gratuita.

Descarregue a nossa App gratuita.

Recomendados para si

Classificados Auto

Newsletter

Mais lidas

Menu

App eleita produto do ano 2024

Menu

Meteorologia

1.8 Magnitude Earthquake on the Richter Scale Felt on Terceira Island

An earthquake measuring 1.8 on the Richter scale was felt today on Terceira Island, according to the Azores Seismovolcanic Information and Surveillance Center (CIVISA).

Descarregue a nossa App gratuita.

Descarregue a nossa App gratuita.

Recomendados para si

Classificados Auto

Leia Também

Últimas Notícias

Newsletter

Mais lidas

Newsletter

Menu

App eleita produto do ano 2024