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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-05 02:55:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS REGION on May 5, 2026 at 02:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 02:55:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.12600, -24.41200
Temperature
14.9°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: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 133 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 140 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 231 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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