Pico volcano system raised to V1 alert after increased seismicity in Faial–Pico channel, Portugal

"Authorities raised the volcanic alert level to V1 in the Faial–Pico channel, Azores, Portugal,  following low-magnitude seismic activity. The earthquakes occurred along a NE–SW trend

west of Madalena to north of Lagido, spanning depths from 20 km (12 miles) to near the surface. The activity is located within the offshore volcanic system associated with Pico volcano, whose last confirmed eruption occurred in 1720 (VEI 2). Low-magnitude seismic activity has been recorded in the Faial–Pico channel, Azores, Portugal, within a NE–SW oriented structural zone extending from west of Madalena to north of Lagido. The activity encompasses the Cachorro Submarine Volcanic System and includes earthquakes distributed from approximately 20 km (12 miles) depth to near-surface levels." W