It’s epicentre was pinpointed off the coast of Carvoeiro. According to the Portuguese Met Office (IPMA), the quake did not cause injuries or damage. However, people commenting on social media claimed to have felt the tremor.
Earthquake measuring 3.9 on Richter scale rattles Algarve
in News · 05 Aug 2020, 08:32 · 2 Comments
The Richter Scale is no longer used to describe the intensity of earthquakes (and in act has not been used for many years!). The correct convention is to describe this event as a Magnitude 3.9 Earthquake.
By Mr Robert Lambert from UK on 05 Aug 2020, 14:11
Robert Lambert.....who cares
By Pete Dundass from Algarve on 07 Aug 2020, 00:19