M2.2 Depth: 19.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 09:38:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal) on October 10, 2025 at 09:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

19.1 km

UTC time

2025-10-10 09:38:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Madalena

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.44700, -28.49900

Temperature

20.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.1 km

19.1 km — deeper 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.

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Pico

Distance: 9 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Fayal

Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal
Sao Jorge

Distance: 43 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
Graciosa

Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
Terceira

Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 165 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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