Around 90 small earthquakes hit the mid-Atlantic volcanic island of Sao Jorge in just a little over 24 hours. The authorities in Portugal’s Azores archipelago have been placed on alert. Any reports of damage have not been received till now.
Previously, Sao Jorge’s Urzelina volcano had erupted in the year 1808. The Civil Protection authority of Azores has requested the experts from the region’s volcanic surveillance centre for an evaluation.
The Civil Protection authority released a statement saying that it had already contacted local mayors and fire units, asking them to “remain vigilant” and help the people of Sao Jorge in case need arises.
The authority said that the seismic activity in the region began in the afternoon on Saturday, and urged the people to stay calm, informed and follow the suggestions given by the officials.
The magnitude of the earthquake was in the range of 1.9 to 3.3 on the Richter scale.
Sao Jorge, one of nine islands that make up the Azores archipelago, is inhabited by around 8,200 people and forms the central part of the archipelago, which also includes the popular tourist destinations of Faial and Pico.
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