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Latest Earthquakes in Açores, Portugal

Latest Earthquakes in Açores, Portugal

An overview of the latest earthquakes near Açores, Portugal. Each event is recorded as they happend updated every minute, the first event recorded was in 1950.

Earthquakes are recorded and updated every minute.
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(Currently displaying 50 out of 147 in total)
Time Epicenter Magnitude Depth
8 months ago
On 2024-01-14 08:19:55 		38.6939, -27.1284
165 km (102 mi) ← W of Açores
M 4.9
10 km
2 years ago
On 2022-02-25 17:21:46 		37.6364, -24.6617
89 km (55 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.5
10 km
3 years ago
On 2020-12-30 04:31:48 		38.1431, -26.3921
77 km (47 mi) ← W of Açores
M 4.6
10 km
4 years ago
On 2020-06-01 07:07:34 		37.4963, -24.5912
99 km (61 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.6
10 km
4 years ago
On 2020-01-31 10:31:22 		37.0057, -24.2551
149 km (93 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.7
10 km
4 years ago
On 2020-01-27 03:16:33 		37.9569, -26.253
56 km (34 mi) ← W of Açores
M 4.8
10 km
4 years ago
On 2019-12-19 00:19:23 		37.4717, -24.7342
88 km (54 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.5
10 km
5 years ago
On 2019-04-06 07:54:36 		37.377, -24.7556
90 km (56 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.8
10 km
8 years ago
On 2016-06-24 23:16:35 		36.8973, -23.9979
175 km (109 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.7
10 km
8 years ago
On 2016-02-25 04:21:03 		37.9671, -26.2794
58 km (36 mi) ← W of Açores
M 4.2
10.01 km
8 years ago
On 2016-01-19 09:45:55 		38.0679, -26.4127
74 km (46 mi) ← W of Açores
M 4.1
10 km
10 years ago
On 2014-04-11 02:41:41 		38.0521, -26.5519
84 km (52 mi) ← W of Açores
M 4.9
10 km
11 years ago
On 2013-04-30 06:25:23 		37.592, -24.913
69 km (42 mi) → E of Açores
M 5.9
10 km
12 years ago
On 2012-06-04 21:23:53 		38.317, -25.921
67 km (41 mi) ↖ NW of Açores
M 4.4
7.1 km
12 years ago
On 2011-12-22 06:07:21 		37.056, -24.332
141 km (87 mi) → E of Açores
M 4
10 km
12 years ago
On 2011-11-14 02:02:47 		37.556, -23.698
175 km (108 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.6
10 km
12 years ago
On 2011-10-07 22:18:31 		37.97, -26.35
64 km (40 mi) ← W of Açores
M 4.2
8 km
13 years ago
On 2011-08-20 13:03:28 		37.987, -26.045
42 km (26 mi) ← W of Açores
M 4.2
10 km
13 years ago
On 2010-11-28 09:31:39 		36.831, -23.711
201 km (124 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.5
10 km
15 years ago
On 2009-06-04 19:17:26 		37.395, -24.856
81 km (50 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.5
10 km
15 years ago
On 2009-05-21 08:43:12 		37.022, -24.358
141 km (87 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.7
10 km
16 years ago
On 2008-01-27 13:52:31 		38.423, -26.779
122 km (76 mi) ← W of Açores
M 4.2
10 km
16 years ago
On 2007-10-21 18:43:20 		37.17, -24.564
116 km (72 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.5
10 km
16 years ago
On 2007-10-08 13:22:07 		37.406, -24.619
100 km (62 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.7
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-08-10 17:20:39 		37.183, -24.535
118 km (73 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.7
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-08-05 17:57:31 		37.339, -24.67
99 km (61 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.4
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-07-06 04:32:30 		37.563, -24.335
119 km (74 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.1
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-05-22 21:10:30 		37.217, -24.837
94 km (58 mi) → E of Açores
M 0
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-05-22 19:57:00 		37.208, -24.671
106 km (66 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.8
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-05-09 13:09:18 		37.082, -24.575
121 km (75 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.3
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-05-09 00:44:11 		37.01, -24.399
139 km (86 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.5
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-30 02:09:01 		36.822, -24.731
132 km (82 mi) ↘ SE of Açores
M 4
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-17 15:21:00 		37.22, -24.717
102 km (63 mi) → E of Açores
M 0
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-14 16:02:55 		37.239, -24.69
103 km (64 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.2
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-10 14:15:36 		37.144, -24.566
118 km (73 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.2
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-09 16:43:49 		37.256, -24.553
112 km (70 mi) → E of Açores
M 4
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-09 15:53:29 		37.088, -24.433
131 km (81 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.3
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-09 13:25:29 		37.295, -24.776
93 km (58 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.3
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-09 08:32:23 		37.106, -24.514
124 km (77 mi) → E of Açores
M 5
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-08 20:38:01 		37.191, -24.51
119 km (74 mi) → E of Açores
M 5.4
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-08 20:22:18 		37.329, -24.378
123 km (76 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.2
0 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-08 18:40:28 		37.182, -24.534
118 km (73 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.4
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-08 18:25:58 		36.984, -24.313
146 km (91 mi) → E of Açores
M 5
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-08 17:42:14 		37.259, -24.669
103 km (64 mi) → E of Açores
M 3.9
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-08 14:47:17 		37.159, -24.523
120 km (74 mi) → E of Açores
M 5.2
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-08 10:24:04 		37.078, -24.598
120 km (74 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.7
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-08 00:10:51 		37.053, -24.301
143 km (89 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.8
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-07 18:57:34 		37.173, -24.6
114 km (70 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.3
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-07 17:01:22 		37.264, -24.635
106 km (65 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.4
10 km
17 years ago
On 2007-04-07 12:45:53 		37.298, -24.734
96 km (60 mi) → E of Açores
M 4.2
10 km

Açores Earthquake Statistics

Açores in , Portugal has experienced a total of 147 since the 1950's.

Number of Earthquakes per Year in Açores 1950-2024

Annual earthquakes counts for Açores was last updated at 2024-08-30 04:02:52.

Earthquake Magnitude Distribution

Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
M 0 5 1.47%
M 2 1 0.29%
M 3 6 1.76%
M 4 110 32.35%
M 5 23 6.76%
M 6 2 0.59%

Magnitude distribution for Açores was last updated at 2024-05-26 08:03:01.

When was the last earthquake in Açores, Portugal?

The last earthquake in Açores was 8 months ago and struck 165 km (102 mi) ← W of the city. The earthquake had a magnitude 4.90 on the richter scale and a depth of 10.0 km.

What was the strongest earthquake near Açores, Portugal?

The strongest earthquake recorded near Açores was a 6.30 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 14.0 kilometers. It struck 74 km SE of Povoação, Portugal or 104 km (65 mi) → E from the center of Açores, 17 years ago.

How often do earthquakes occur near Açores, Portugal?

In 2024, Açores has experienced 1 earthquakes, which is lower than the yearly average of X. Based on the data dating back to 1950 we can asume that Açores is struck by an earthquake every x months.

In 2024, Açores has experienced 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2 or higher. That is lower than the average of 1.96 earthquakes per year in the region. Based on the data dating back to 1950 we can asume that Açores is struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 2 or higher every 0.16 months.

Earthquakes Near Cities in Açores, Portugal

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.