Earthquake M5.5 – Azores Islands, Portugal
Origin Time (UTC)
13:13:12 21.07.26
Magnitude
5.5 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
39.650000°N 29.780000°W
Energy Release
2.68 kt
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Azores Islands, Portugal on July 21, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 2.68 kt of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
Nearby Events
| Time | Mag | Epicenter | Explore |
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23:18:19
27/07/2026
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2.3
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Azores Islands, Portugal
39.8670°N 29.5610°W |
5 KM |
EMSC
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MAP
EVENT
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05:50:41
23/07/2026
|
2.8
|
Azores Islands, Portugal
38.4570°N 28.4080°W |
0 KM |
EMSC
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MAP
EVENT
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05:48:27
23/07/2026
|
2.0
|
Azores Islands, Portugal
38.4630°N 28.3930°W |
0 KM |
EMSC
|
MAP
EVENT
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22:58:20
22/07/2026
|
2.6
|
Azores Islands Region
40.0350°N 29.4910°W |
15 KM |
EMSC
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MAP
EVENT
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08:12:42
22/07/2026
|
2.4
|
Azores Islands, Portugal
39.8680°N 29.6190°W |
10 KM |
EMSC
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MAP
EVENT
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