Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1356459 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-28 00:16:52 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-27 23:16:52 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-28 00:16:52 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Depth | 35 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | automatic |
| Data provider | National Geographic Institute (Spain-Canary Isl.) |
| Continent | Europe |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Administration area | Madeira |
| Nearest settlement | Camara de Lobos |
| Distance | 48 km |
| Course | S |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Atlantic |
| Water surface name | North Atlantic Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.