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M2.1 Depth: 6.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL

UTC time: 2026-04-05 11:56:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL on April 5, 2026 at 11:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 11:56:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.56900, -28.51600
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 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

  • Pico
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
  • Fayal
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal
  • Sao Jorge
    Distance: 39 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
  • Graciosa
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
  • Terceira
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 169 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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