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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near AZORES-CAPE ST. VINCENT RIDGE

UTC time: 2026-07-20 22:44:43 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near AZORES-CAPE ST. VINCENT RIDGE on Jul 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near AZORES-CAPE ST. VINCENT RIDGE · 2026-07-20 22:44:43 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near AZORES-CAPE ST. VINCENT RIDGE on July 20, 2026 at 22:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 22:44:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.36520, -15.91450
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Madeira
    Distance: 416 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'862 m ·Last eruption: -4500 ·Portugal

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