3.0 magnitude earthquake recorded off Olhão coast
A 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded on Sunday afternoon with an epicenter 55 kilometers south-southeast of Olhão. The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA) reported that there were no indications the tremor was felt by the local population.
A red warning is the highest alert level issued by Portugal's weather agency, the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera or IPMA), used when conditions pose a very high risk to life and property. Under a red warning authorities may close roads, suspend transport and advise people to avoid coastal and flood‑prone areas, so follow civil protection instructions during the Friday–Saturday storm period.
