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

Map

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

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    Distance: 106 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
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    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
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