Portugal earthquake: Holiday hotspot rocked by powerful magnitude 5.4 quake #news #earthquake

hey there folks big news out of Europe this morning as a powerful 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Lisbon Portugal this is the strongest Quake the region has seen in 15 years and it's definitely got people talking the Tremor hit early Monday morning at 5: 11:00 a.m. local time centered in the Atlantic Ocean residents in Lisbon and even as far away as Morocco reported feeling significant shaking some said it was strong enough to jolt them awake now despite the intensity of this Quake the good news is there have been no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries authorities have also confirmed there's no tsunami threat which is a huge relief for everyone in the area but it wasn't all calm the shaking caused quite a bit of alarm imagine being woken up by your building swaying many in Lisbon and the surrounding areas felt exactly that this event serves as a stark reminder of the seismic activity in this region and The Importance of Being prepared for such surprises from Mother Nature authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation and they're urging residents to stay informed if you're in the area make sure to follow any safety advice they issue it's always better to be safe than sorry let's take a quick trip down memory lane the last time this area saw a quake this strong was back in 2009 with a magnitude of 5.6 and let's not forget the infamous 1755 Lisbon earthquake which had a staggering estimated magnitude of 8.5 to 9.0 and caused wide spread Devastation these historical reminders highlight the importance of understanding and mitigating seismic risks this recent Quake is a wake-up call for everyone to review safety protocols and ensure preparedness for future events so what can you do if you find yourself in an earthquake well first and foremost drop cover and hold on get under something sturdy stay put until the shaking stops and then listen for updates from local authorities if you're outside move to an open area of away from buildings street lights and anything else that could fall and if you're caught driving pull over safely and stay in your vehicle until the shaking stops remember folks knowledge is power stay safe stay informed and always be prepared that's all for now if you found this video helpful give it a thumbs up and don't forget to subscribe for more updates on world events stay safe out there thanks for watching and I'll catch you in the next one