M2.1 Depth: 2.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Angra do Heroísmo (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 15:52:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Angra do Heroísmo (Portugal) on May 29, 2026 at 15:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

2.1 km

UTC time

2026-05-29 15:52:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Angra do Heroísmo

Village

Sé

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.64000, -27.22500

Temperature

18.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.1 km

2.1 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: 13 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 69 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Sao Jorge

Distance: 74 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
Graciosa

Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
Pico

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Fayal

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal

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