M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-06-09 12:03:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal) on June 9, 2025 at 12:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-09 12:03:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.58800, -25.21100

Temperature

19.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — close to 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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Furnas

Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
Agua de Pau

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Picos Fissural Volcanic System

Distance: 46 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
Monaco Bank

Distance: 59 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
Sete Cidades

Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 144 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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