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M2.0 Depth: 5.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-05 06:02:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 06:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS REGION. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 06:02:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.54400, -24.74300
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 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: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 86 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 100 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 182 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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