Volcano experts warn that the quake-hit island of Sao Jorge in Portugal’s Azores archipelago could experience an initial eruption similar to Spain’s La Palma last year, destroying thousands of property and crops over 85 days….
The fertile mid-Atlantic island has been rocked by more than 20,000 minor earthquakes in the past 11 days, with the strongest tremor since the start of the “seismic crisis” recorded on Tuesday evening at a magnitude of 3.8, the region’s seismo-CIVISA said. volcano surveillance center…
Portugal’s Meteorological Agency IPMA said the quake reached a magnitude 4. There are fears the quake, which has so far caused no damage, could signal a volcanic eruption for the first time since 1808, or a strong earthquake….
Tuesday’s earthquake was felt in Sao Jorge as well as on the nearby volcanic islands of Terceira, Pico and Faial. The elderly and those with limited mobility have been evacuated from Velas, the municipality where most of the seismic activity was recorded, and many local residents fled the island. it’s in fear….

“The strength of the quake has reduced a bit, but the population must remain vigilant, they must not relax,” said Eduardo Farias, head of the Azores Civil Protection authority….

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