Azores, Portugal
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The decision was made following an increase in seismic activity in the area, but the events recorded so far have been of low magnitude.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9 on the Richter scale was felt at 16:41 (local time) in some municipalities of São Miguel. It was the second earthquake felt this Tuesday.
The tremor was recorded at 13:44 local time (14:44 in Lisbon) and had its epicentre about four kilometres west of Furnas, in the municipality of Povoação, on the island of São Miguel.
The beach had been closed on Thursday due to the results of analyses performed on the bathing waters, which determined they were unfit for swimming.
Pelames beach, in the municipality of Povoação, São Miguel island, Azores, has been closed to swimming due to the results of water quality tests, the City Council announced today.
Home Madeira & Azores Have you visited the Terra Nostra thermal pool in Furnas, the Azores? Have you visited the Terra Nostra thermal pool in Furnas, the Azores?
The party criticises the lack of information regarding the project, funding, and construction schedule. The first phase, inaugurated in April 2025, cost 7.7 million euros.
The couple ran a rehabilitation clinic in Brazil and were convicted for allowing staff to torture drug addicts interned there. In Povoação, Azores, they were active members of the community.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security presided over the commemorations and underscored the institution's role in home support, assistance to the elderly, and social inclusion.
The tremor had its epicentre about three kilometres south of Água Retorta.
The tremor was recorded at 21:53 (22:53 in Lisbon) on Saturday and had its epicentre about three kilometres south of Água Retorta, on the island of São Miguel.
Amidst fumaroles, this is the new dining space from the Bensaude group, a cafeteria defined by its location and Azorean tradition. Stew soup is guaranteed. Opens in April.
