An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale was felt this morning, at around 5:10 a.m., in several areas of Portugal, such as Lisbon, Setubal, Leiria, Aveiro and Porto.
The epicentre was located in the Atlantic Ocean, 58 kilometres west of Sainz, at a depth of 10.7 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey. The same information is provided by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).
Several reports have been sent to CM Readers report that the quake was felt throughout the country, especially in the southern region. No information about any material damage caused by the quake has been recorded, according to the Civil Protection, which has received a large number of phone calls from the Alentejo region to Coimbra.
“We had a lot of calls, especially from people who wanted to know what was going on and what they should do. People who were in high-rise buildings. At that time [06:00] “We still can’t count the number of calls we’ve received,” said Commander Jose Miranda of the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC).
There have been no reports of casualties or serious damage at this time, Jose Miranda said.
“Many people felt [o sismo]. Fortunately, there are no casualties and structural damage, at least not yet recorded. There is no damage. We have already contacted the sub-regional centers, there are no incidents yet. They are simply assessing possible cracks in the houses on Sesimbra Street, but they are only going to assess this information,” he said.
The Executive Power has already issued a statement saying that “following the earthquake this morning, which, according to IPMA, measured 5.3 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre off the coast of mainland Portugal, approximately 60 km from Sines, the Government is in close coordination with all relevant services on the matter.”
The government calls on the public to “remain calm and follow the recommendations of the National Office of Emergency Management and Civil Protection.”
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Author: Morning mail And Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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