5.2 magnitude earthquake felt on the island of São Miguel

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was felt on São Miguel island in the Azores today, reported by the Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). The quake occurred at 18:07 local time, with its epicenter located approximately 40 kilometers west of Ginetes, in Ponta Delgada. The IPMA indicated that further updates on instrumental and macroseismic information would be provided soon. The earthquake was also noted on the website of the Azores Seismovulcanic Information and Surveillance Center (CIVISA), which promised to update information shortly. Residents reported feeling the tremor across various locations on the island.