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M5.1 earthquake 39 km W of Mosteiros, Portugal

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 39 km W of Mosteiros, Portugal at Oct 20, 2026, 18:07 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 57 km (36 mi) WNW of Ponta Delgada. 14 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude5.1 mww
TimeOct 20, 2026, 18:07 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates37.958, -26.259
Felt reports14
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
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