M4.8 earthquake - 294 km SSW of Lajes das Flores, Portugal

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 294 km SSW of Lajes das Flores, Portugal on 29 Nov 2022, 07:42 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.