Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL
M2.7 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL
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About this earthquake
On August 12, 2026 at 14:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
ID
6db0dc80c211d39e8830c75d5b92eecf8219037a
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 14:56:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.47300,
-29.87600
Temperature
23.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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