The epicentre of the quake was located about 50 kilometres south-southwest of Olhão, according to the IPMA.
"No information has been received confirming that this earthquake was felt," the institute added.
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An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale was recorded at 1:12 a.m. today south-southwest of Olhão (Faro), according to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA).
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The epicentre of the quake was located about 50 kilometres south-southwest of Olhão, according to the IPMA.
"No information has been received confirming that this earthquake was felt," the institute added.
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My husband I felt it in Alvor. We both observed water trembling in glasses and things shaking.
By O.M Pritchard from Algarve on 21 Dec 2025, 11:53