M2.3 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Praia da Vitória (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-04-25 20:18:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 25, 2026 at 20:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Praia da Vitória (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-25 20:18:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Praia da Vitória

Village

Praia da Vitória (Santa Cruz)

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.69300, -26.90900

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Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 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: 36 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 57 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Graciosa

Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
Sao Jorge

Distance: 102 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
Pico

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Sete Cidades

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal

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