The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) has confirmed that a 2.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 23:32 last night, 6 km East-Southeast off Porto Moniz.
There have been no reports that the quake was felt or caused any damage.
Samantha Gannon
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