Felt earthquakes in São Miguel of magnitude 4.5 and 3.8 with a difference of five minutes. 75 tremors recorded since October 20.

On October 29, two earthquakes were felt in São Miguel, Azores, with magnitudes of 4.5 and 3.8 occurring five minutes apart. This follows an increase in seismic activity since October 20, with 75 tremors recorded in the area. The first quake, at 07:54 UTC, had an epicenter about 40 kilometers west of Ginetes, while the second, at 07:59 UTC, was in the same region. The IPMA noted that the seismic activity is linked to the Hirondelle Trench, which has experienced significant tremors recently, including a notable 5.1 magnitude quake. The IPMA expects more seismic events in the coming days and is monitoring the situation closely.