5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits São Miguel, Azores, with No Immediate Reports of Damage

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck São Miguel, Azores, on March 11, 2025, at 7:14 a.m. local time, with an epicenter 25 km from Faial da Terra. No damages were reported by 8 a.m., and monitoring agencies remain vigilant. CIVISA has not yet provided updates as their website was offline.

On March 11, 2025, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck São Miguel Island, part of the eastern Azores archipelago, as reported by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). The tremor was recorded at 7:14 a.m. local time, with the epicenter located approximately 25 kilometers south-southeast of Faial da Terra.

By 8 a.m. local time, the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA) confirmed that there were no reports of damage or requests for assistance from the local population. The SRPCBA is actively monitoring the situation for any developments.

While the Azores Seismovolcanic Surveillance and Information Center (CIVISA) has yet to release an official statement regarding the earthquake, it is noted that their website was temporarily offline at 8:10 a.m. local time. This may have impacted their ability to provide immediate updates on seismic activity in the region.

The 5.3 magnitude earthquake in São Miguel, Azores, occurred without immediate reports of damage or distress. Monitoring agencies, such as the SRPCBA, continue to assess the situation. The CIVISA center has not yet provided additional information, as their online resources were temporarily unavailable, highlighting the need for vigilance in seismic events.

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