Earthquake of magnitude 2.7 felt on Terceira Island

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred on Terceira Island, part of an ongoing seismic crisis since June 2022. The quake was recorded at 10:53 PM local time, with its epicenter located approximately six kilometers north-northeast of São Bartolomeu. It was felt with a maximum intensity of IV in several areas, including São Bartolomeu and Biscoitos, and intensity III in other locations. The earthquake's effects were described as similar to heavy vehicles passing by, with vibrations felt indoors and objects swaying.