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M2.7 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL

UTC time: 2026-05-15 22:29:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL on May 15, 2026 at 22:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 22:29:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.10800, -26.31200
Temperature
16.0°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

  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 31 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 67 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 68 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Furnas
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal

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