Thought the building was going to collapse. GEOLOGIST DOMINGOS RODRIGUES POINTS OUT REASONS FOR THE ORIGIN OF EARTHQUAKES FELT TODAY IN MADEIRAThe geologist and professor at the University of Madeira today explained to Jornal Madeira the reasons that could be the cause of the earthquakes of magnitude 5.3 and 2.4, on the Richter scale, which today rocked Madeira and Porto Santo.“Our tectonic plates are moving. Kept staring at the roof and walls if we need to sprint out, but all held OK."A third said: "On holiday in hotel. 1.9 magnitude earthquake. Very very scary. Madeira Islands, Portugal has had: (M1.5 or greater) 0 earthquakes in the past 24 hours 2 earthquakes in the past 365 days Today 2020-08-27 22:34:05 UTC at 22:34 August 27, 2020 UTC Location: Epicenter at 32.612, -116.979 7.2 km from Bonita (4.2 miles) Depth: 3 km. The 5.3 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale, which was recorded, at 8:58 pm, 38 km from the Desertas islands and about 50 km from Funchal, was at the limit of causing damage, he told JM Vitor Prior.The IPMA delegate in Madeira says earthquakes with magnitude from 5.4 are already causing damage and notes cases of glasses and other broken objects in Funchal, following this event.According to IPMA, the earthquake that hit the island is not of volcanic origin and will be related to a readjustment of tectonic plates.The Madeira earthquake was also felt in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Jornal Madeira learns from the geologist Brum da Silveira, who is in that city.The author of the geological map of Madeira, contacted by JM, said he did not feel the earthquake but that there were those who did. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, Didn't feel too bad, nothing broken or knocked over.“Lasted about 6 seconds and was just very odd for a moment!“Hotel reception now very busy with apparently concerned guests and lots of staff saying - "We don't know!”. D. 2020-08-27 20:49:08 UTC 1.9 magnitude, 5 km depth China Lake Acres, California, United States. It seems the last time an earthquake of this magnitude was May 26 1975 It is of course important to praise the politicians and others for having strict building codes and proper construction which avoided any significant damage to homes or buildings. A strong earthquake measuring magnitude-5.2 on the richter scale shook the Madeira Islands on Saturday evening. ‘Major hazard’ threatEarthquakes today: An earthquake hit the Madeira Islands on Saturday night Earthquakes today mapped: The quake struck 55 kilometres south of the city of Funchal Mexico earthquake video: Shocking moment huge building collapsesEarthquakes today mapped: Madeira is an archipelago of four islands off the northwest coast of Africa Earthquakes today mapped: USGS map of earthquakes in the past 24 hours Japan earthquake: Strong quake strikes near FukushimaYellowstone volcano: Supervolcano hit by almost earthquake SWARM Iran earthquake: Huge tremors kill nine in Turkey as 5.7 quake eruptsEarthquakes today mapped: Japan is no stranger to earthquakes today
Earthquakes in Madera today. "Perhaps 5cm movement of our restaurant chairs back and forth.
1.7 magnitude earthquake. "Another said: "Started shaking, a rumble could be heard, getting more powerful shaking and then it faded out. Please see our The earthquake was initially reported as a magnitude-6.2, but has since been downgraded to a magnitude 5.2.The quake hit 55 kilometres south of the city of Funchal, capital of Portugal's Autonomous Region of Madeira.No injuries have been reported and no infrastructure or housing was damaged, according to the national civil protection authority.Witnesses say that while the tremors have not been severe, they caused confusion and had frightened some.One even said they thought the building would collapse as the quake trembled for several seconds.One witness tweeted: “Madeira update: just had an earthquake here.