M2.3 Depth: 7.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 06:08:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 06:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

7.3 km

UTC time

2025-07-18 06:08:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.52400, -27.06000

Temperature

20.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.3 km

7.3 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Terceira

Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 50 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Sao Jorge

Distance: 90 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
Graciosa

Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
Pico

Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Sete Cidades

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal

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