In a statement, IPMA said that the earthquake had its epicenter about 75 kilometers south of Faro and was recorded at 5:18 am at the stations of the Continent Seismic Network.

This earthquake was felt with maximum intensity III/IV (modified Mercalli scale) in the municipalities of Albufeira and Faro

The earthquake was felt with less intensity in the municipality of Loulé, in the district of Faro.