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M2.0 Depth: 4.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL

UTC time: 2026-05-15 02:09:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL on May 15, 2026 at 02:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 02:09:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.57500, -28.51400
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 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

  • Pico
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
  • Fayal
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal
  • Sao Jorge
    Distance: 39 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
  • Graciosa
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
  • Terceira
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 169 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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