Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 2.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Vinhais
Country overviewPortugal
M2.4 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On December 22, 2025 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — shallower than the regional average (6.3 km)
Regional average: 6.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Bragança Airport35.0 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · BGC · LPBG
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Portugal
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 219 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Portugal
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