A 2.9 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was felt this Tuesday on the island of São Miguel, in the Azores. The seismic tremor was recorded by the Azores Seismic and Volcanic Information and Surveillance Centre (CIVISA), the organization responsible for monitoring seismic and volcanic activity in the region.
The phenomenon was felt in some municipalities on the island of São Miguel, although the article does not specify which ones. The relatively low magnitude of the tremor indicates that it was a moderate intensity earthquake, common in that volcanic archipelago region.
The Azores are located in a zone of high seismic activity due to their position on tectonic plates, which makes constant monitoring by CIVISA particularly important for the safety of the local population.
