M2.4 Depth: 2.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 20:11:21 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

2.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-22 20:11:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Vinhais

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.89930, -7.12590

Temperature

0.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.3 km

2.3 km — shallower than the regional average (5.6 km)

Regional average: 5.6 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

Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 427 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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