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    Earthquake reported off the coast of Portugal Monday morning measuring 5.4

    By Max Hauptman, USA TODAY,

    17 hours ago
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    A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Portugal on August 26. Image courtesy of United States Geological Survey

    An earthquake rattled southern Portugal Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

    The earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 5.4, was recorded at 5:11 a.m. local time off the coast of Portugal, about 32 miles west of the town of Sines.

    Data from the USGS showed that the earthquake was recorded at a depth of almost 11 miles.

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    Earthquake felt in Lisbon, throughout Portugal's coast

    No injuries were reported, but light to moderate shaking was felt up and down Portugal’s coast, including in the capital city of Lisbon

    Portugal’s Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere reported that at least four aftershocks of minimal intensity had been recorded.

    Max Hauptman is a Trending Reporter for USA TODAY. He can be reached at MHauptman@gannett.com

    This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Earthquake reported off the coast of Portugal Monday morning measuring 5.4

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