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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-04-30 11:16:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 11:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 11:16:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.43000, -24.69500
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Furnas
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 94 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 106 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 192 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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