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M2.5 Depth: 2.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL

UTC time: 2026-05-01 07:42:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL on May 1, 2026 at 07:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 07:42:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.95100, -30.13700
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 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

  • Flores
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 914 m ·Last eruption: -950 ·Portugal
  • Fayal
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal
  • Pico
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
  • Sao Jorge
    Distance: 181 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
  • Graciosa
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
  • Terceira
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal

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