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Magnitude 3.5 earthquake registered in Ourique

The tremor was felt in Ourique, Almodôvar, and Santiago do Cacém this morning, with no reports of damage.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded at 3:08 AM on Monday, with its epicenter located approximately 18 kilometers east of Odemira, as reported by the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).

The seismic phenomenon was felt in several areas, including the municipalities of Ourique and Almodôvar, both in the Beja district, as well as in Santiago do Cacém, in the Setúbal district.

So far, there are no reports of personal or material damage resulting from the earthquake.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation, but no additional information has been published regarding potential aftershocks or effects associated with the tremor.

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