Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Ponta Delgada
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Ponta Delgada, Azores, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.1, 57 km (36 mi) WNW of Ponta Delgada, on 2026-10-20.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days1
- Last year1
- Last 5 years8
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Ponta Delgada
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ponta Delgada in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Mar 2025, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Ponta Delgada
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 39 km W of Mosteiros, Portugal | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Ponta Delgada, answered
Was there an earthquake in Ponta Delgada today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Ponta Delgada in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Ponta Delgada?
Over the last five years there were 8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ponta Delgada, an average of 1.6 a year. 1 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 38% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Ponta Delgada in five years?
A magnitude 5.1 on Oct 20, 2026, 18:07 UTC, 57 km (36 mi) WNW of Ponta Delgada, at a depth of 10 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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