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M2.4 Depth: 13.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL

UTC time: 2026-05-02 08:59:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL on May 2, 2026 at 08:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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
M2.4
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 08:59:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.63200, -28.57700
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 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

  • Fayal
    Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal
  • Pico
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
  • Sao Jorge
    Distance: 43 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
  • Graciosa
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
  • Terceira
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 175 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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