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M2.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL

UTC time: 2026-05-01 02:00:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL on May 1, 2026 at 02:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 02:00:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.47300, -26.67100
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 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: 27 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
  • Terceira
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 117 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 119 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Sao Jorge
    Distance: 124 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal

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