According to CIVISA, the earthquake was recorded at 8.05pm (9.05pm in Lisbon) and had an epicentre about 49 kilometres west-northwest of Ginetes.

“According to the information available so far, the earthquake was felt with maximum intensity II / III (Modified Mercalli Scale) in Ginetes, Candelária and Feteiras (municipality of Ponta Delgada)”, adds CIVISA on its website.