Latest earthquakes near Ponta Delgada, Azores today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ponta Delgada? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ponta Delgada, it will show up within minutes.
Ponta Delgada Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ponta Delgada, Azores in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ponta Delgada in 2025. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ponta Delgada that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ponta Delgada in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ponta Delgada 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 | 36 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 7.69% |
| 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 Ponta Delgada
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ponta Delgada occurred on Aug 2, 2025 16:41 local time (Atlantic/Azores timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 167 kilometers (104 mi) east of Ponta Delgada, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ponta Delgada in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on May 8, 1939 00:46, 131 kilometers (81 mi) east of Ponta Delgada. It is the strongest earthquake near Ponta Delgada in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ponta Delgada, Azores 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 Ponta Delgada.
Nearest earthquakes from Ponta Delgada
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ponta Delgada, Azores. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ponta Delgada.
When was the last earthquake in Ponta Delgada, Azores?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ponta Delgada on the morning of January 8, 2026 at 07:26 local time (Atlantic/Azores). The center of this earthquake was located 132km northwest of Ponta Delgada at a depth of 5km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ponta Delgada, Azores in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ponta Delgada, Azores?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ponta Delgada 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 Ponta Delgada since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ponta Delgada, Azores?
In the past 10 years, 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ponta Delgada. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 94 days.
