The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), issued a statement confirming that they had recorded an earthquake at 10:45 this morning measuring 3.5 on the Richter Scale, approximately 45 km off the south coast of Câmara de Lobos.
According to the information available, the earthquake was given a maximum intensity III (modified Mercalli scale) rating in the municipalities of Câmara de Lobos and Ribeira Brava.
Fortunately, the earthquake caused no personal or material damage.
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
