In the early hours of Monday, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Portugal, causing tremors felt across Lisbon, Setúbal, and as far as Porto, Spain, and Morocco. Despite the significant quake, no major damage or casualties have been reported.
What We Know
- Magnitude: 5.3 on the Richter scale
- Epicenter: 58 kilometers west of Sines
- Depth: 21 kilometers
- Time: 5:11 am local time
- Affected Areas: Lisbon, Setúbal, Sines, Porto, parts of Spain and Morocco
- Casualties: None reported
- Damage: Minor, with some cracks in buildings in Sesimbra
- Tsunami Risk: None
- Aftershocks: At least four of minimal intensity
The Earthquake Event
The earthquake was recorded at 5:11 am local time, with its epicenter located 58 kilometers west of Sines, at a depth of 21 kilometers. The tremors were most intense in the areas of Lisbon, Setúbal, and Sines, but were also felt as far away as Porto, Spain, and Morocco. The Portuguese Sea and Atmosphere Institute (IPMA) initially reported the quake as a 5.4 magnitude but later revised it to 5.3.
