A 3.1 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was recorded on Terceira Island this Saturday, April 25, at 14:23 local time. The Azores Seismovolcanic Information and Surveillance Centre (Centro de Informação e Vigilância Sismovulcânica dos Açores or CIVISA) reported the epicentre was eight kilometres east of Cabo da Praia. Residents in several locations felt the tremor at a maximum intensity of IV on the Modified Mercalli scale.
3.1 magnitude earthquake felt on Terceira Island
Saturday, 25 April 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The Azores Seismovolcanic Information and Surveillance Centre (Centro de Informação e Vigilância Sismovulcânica dos Açores or CIVISA) is the agency responsible for monitoring seismic and volcanic activity in the Azores archipelago. It provides real-time data to authorities and the public to ensure safety during geological events.
