A 2.9 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was felt in São Miguel at 4:41 PM local time. The tremor was perceived in some municipalities of the island.
The seismological event occurred on a Tuesday and was the second earthquake felt that day. No material damage or casualties were reported.
The Regional Service of Civil Protection and Disaster Management of the Azores is monitoring the situation. The Azores region is frequently affected by seismic activity due to its location in the Atlantic.
