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M2.7 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL

UTC time: 2026-08-12 14:56:04 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 14:56:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.47300, -29.87600
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
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

  • Flores
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 914 m ·Last eruption: -950 ·Portugal
  • Fayal
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal
  • Pico
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
  • Graciosa
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
  • Sao Jorge
    Distance: 180 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
  • Terceira
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal

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