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M2.3 Depth: 2.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-02 17:29:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal) on December 2, 2025 at 17:29 UTC. 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 17:29:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.75000, -27.38100
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

  • Terceira
    Distance: 6 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
  • Graciosa
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
  • Sao Jorge
    Distance: 62 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 87 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
  • Pico
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
  • Fayal
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal

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