Portugal announces 5 November A Terra Treme earthquake exercise
Portugal’s national earthquake-awareness exercise is scheduled for 5 November at 11:05, with the central event in Setúbal.
The annual civil-protection initiative invites individuals, families, schools and organisations to practise three protective actions during a one-minute exercise. Setúbal’s central event is planned at Sebastião da Gama secondary school.
What changed
This is a scheduled preparedness exercise, not an earthquake warning or a completed drill.
Who this is for
Participants across Portugal, including schools, workplaces and households.
What the official guidance says
- Consult the official exercise site for participation details and earthquake safety guidance.
Dates & context
The municipality published the announcement on 26 October. The event remains scheduled for 5 November; participation and completion have not yet been verified.
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