The President of the Republic is in contact with the Government and monitoring the situation in the country related to the earthquake measuring 5,3 on the Richter scale with its epicenter 58 kilometers west of Sines, this morning.
The earthquake measuring 5,3 on the Richter scale was recorded at 05:11 and had its epicenter 58 kilometers west of Sines, in the district of Setúbal. It has not caused any personal or material damage so far, according to the Instituto Português do Mar e of Atmosphere (IPMA).
“Following tonight's earthquake south of Lisbon, the President of the Republic has been in contact with the Government and has been monitoring the situation since the beginning, with no indication of injuries or material damage”, indicates the Presidency of the Republic.
It is also mentioned that the “President of the Republic supports the content of the statement that has just been issued by the Government”.
The Government today appealed to the population to remain calm and follow civil protection recommendations following the earthquake.
In a statement, the Government says it is in close coordination with all relevant services in the matter.
“We appeal to the population to maintain serenity and follow the recommendations of the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (https://prociv.gov.pt/pt/home/)”, is mentioned in the note.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will meet at 10:00 in Belém with the Minister of State and Foreign Affairs and acting Prime Minister Paulo Rangel, shortly after his meeting with civil protection, according to a note published on the website of the Presidency of the Republic.
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