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3.6 magnitude earthquake felt on São Miguel island

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred on Monday 26 October at 19:28 local time, with an epicenter approximately 38 kilometers west of Ginetes. The event follows a 5.2 magnitude earthquake in the same area on 20 October, which caused no casualties or material damage.

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If you live on São Miguel, you may have felt this tremor; it serves as a reminder of recent seismic activity in the region, though no damage has been reported.

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