Latest earthquakes near Azores, Portugal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Azores, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Azores? If an earthquake is happening right now near Azores (also known as Açores), it will show up within minutes.
Azores Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Azores, Portugal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Azores in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Azores during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 28 | 96.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Azores
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Azores occurred on Dec 31, 2020 21:55 local time (Atlantic/Azores timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 154 kilometers (96 mi) south-east of Ponta Delgada, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Azores in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on May 8, 1939 00:46, 131 kilometers (81 mi) south-east of Ponta Delgada. It is the strongest earthquake near Azores in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Azores, Portugal in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Azores.
Earthquakes by city in Azores
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Azores.
When was the last earthquake in Azores, Portugal?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Azores on the evening of May 3, 2024 at 19:19 local time (Atlantic/Azores). The center of this earthquake was located 84km west-northwest of Ponta Delgada at a depth of 2km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Azores, Portugal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Azores, Portugal?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Azores on the night of May 8, 1939 at 00:46 local time (Atlantic/Azores). The center of this earthquake was located 131km east-southeast of Ponta Delgada at a depth of 10km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Azores since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Azores, Portugal?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Azores. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
