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3.3 Earthquake Recorded

At 02.42 this morning, the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) recorded an earthquake registering 3.3 on the Richter Scale, located 300 km from the Region.  Further information states that the quake had a depth of 10 km.

Fatal Fall

Emergency services were called this afternoon (29th), after someone fell into a ravine in the Prainha area of Caniçal. 

Although, information is sketchy, the emergency services have confirmed that the fall was fatal, and that the recovery of the body has been passed over to the competent authorities.

Earthquake off Porto Santo

According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 02h57 this morning (17.09), off the north coast of Porto Santo at a depth of 10 km.

Due to its size, the earthquake would not have been felt. 

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