Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL
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M3.1 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal) on June 26, 2025 at 20:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
23e17a9d235d8ae18f0fc6dbb914d0b26f7054aa
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-06-26 20:25:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.73200,
-27.38700
Temperature
21.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
- Lajes Airport25.9 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · TER · LPLA
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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