M4.5 earthquake - 133 km SSE of Lajes das Flores, Portugal

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 133 km SSE of Lajes das Flores, Portugal on 3 Jan 2023, 20:20 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.