M3.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Praia da Vitória (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 00:20:44 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near Praia da Vitória on Apr 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near Praia da Vitória (Portugal) · 2026-04-23 00:20:44 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 00:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Praia da Vitória (Portugal). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 00:20:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Praia da Vitória

Village

Praia da Vitória (Santa Cruz)

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.78000, -26.93700

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.6 km)

Regional average: 5.6 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

Terceira

Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 67 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Graciosa

Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
Sao Jorge

Distance: 100 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
Pico

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Sete Cidades

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal

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