An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was felt in some locations on the island of Santa Maria, in the Azores, according to the Information and Volcanic-Seismic Surveillance Centre of the Azores (CIVISA).
The tremor was registered at 10:54 local time and its epicentre was approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Santa Bárbara. CIVISA reported that the earthquake was felt with a maximum intensity of III (Modified Mercalli Scale) in Vila do Porto and Almagreira.
According to the Modified Mercalli Scale, an intensity of III is considered weak, felt indoors, with hanging objects swaying and a vibration similar to that caused by heavy vehicles passing.
