Magnitude 3.5
Region AZORES ISLANDS REGION
Date time 2015-03-18 07:36:11.0 UTC
Location 37.53 N ; 24.92 W
Depth 1 km
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Quoting: Simple27 Notice Seismicity
0002/2015 - 0001
ANPC - Office of the President IPMA - SEC Office - SRBPC - Media
Increased seismic activity on the island of São Miguel
The Portuguese Institute of Ocean and Atmosphere. IP, reports that since the 00:58 (local time) on
January 4, 2015 has been detected an increase in the hourly rate of seismic activity,
Conger Massif in Furnas region (on the island of Sao Miguel).
So far were registered 59 low magnitude events, with values ranging
between 0.1 and 2.2 (Richter).
Subsequently the largest magnitude of the event occurred 08:44 (local time).
To prepare this statement was not received any information confirming that some
these events has been felt.
The IPMA continues to monitor seismic activity and should be issued to new releases
situation warrants.
It is suggested the monitoring of developments through the IM website
(Www.meteo.pt) and obtaining any recommendations to the Authority