Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Azores Islands, Portugal
M4.9 Earthquake near Azores Islands, Portugal
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About this earthquake
On March 2, 2026 at 14:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Azores Islands, Portugal. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
d8b91a9266c4981b4ce4f1977ad63eb9741b25f1
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 14:59:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
39.67000,
-29.69000
Temperature
13.1°C
Depth profile
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
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No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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