M4.4 earthquake: Azores Islands, Portugal
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Azores Islands, Portugal on October 22, 2026. It was recorded at 05:14 PM GMT+1 at a depth of 2.0 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.4
Ml · Light
Depth
2.0 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
04:14:13 PM
October 22, 2026
Local time
05:14 PM
October 22, 2026 · GMT+1
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 55 km from Ponta Delgada.
- Ponta Delgada · 55 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 8 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M3.1.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 3.5 km | Azores Islands, Portugal | 5 km | EMSC | |
| M2.0 | 2.0 km | Azores Islands, Portugal | 6 km | EMSC | |
| M2.5 | 4.1 km | Azores Islands, Portugal | 3 km | EMSC | |
| M2.1 | 0.1 km | Azores Islands, Portugal | 29 km | EMSC | |
| M2.5 | 4.2 km | Azores Islands, Portugal | 39 km | EMSC | |
| M3.1 | 0.6 km | Azores Islands, Portugal | 9 km | EMSC | |
| M2.4 | 1.0 km | Azores Islands, Portugal | 8 km | EMSC | |
| M2.4 | 5.0 km | Azores Islands, Portugal | 2 km | EMSC |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 20 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M5.9 earthquake on June 27, 1997.
- M5.9Porto Martins, Portugal · 50 km SE · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.2Porto Judeu, Portugal · 51 km SE · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.1Mosteiros, Portugal · 39 km W · 10 kmUSGS
- M5.1Porto Judeu, Portugal · 45 km SE · 10 kmUSGS
- M4.9Porto Martins, Portugal · 69 km SE · 10 kmUSGS
- M4.9Porto Martins, Portugal · 53 km SE · 10 kmUSGS
- M4.9Mosteiros, Portugal · 46 km NW · 10 kmUSGS
- M4.9Mosteiros, Portugal · 66 km WNW · 10 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 22, 2026 earthquake near Azores Islands, Portugal?
The earthquake occurred near Azores Islands, Portugal at 37.836° N, 26.283° W, at a depth of 2.0 km. The nearest town was Ponta Delgada, about 55 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Azores Islands, Portugal?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Ml 4.4 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Azores Islands, Portugal?
Since this earthquake, 8 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M3.1.