M1.9 Depth: 20.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 02:29:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near PORTUGAL (Portugal) on December 20, 2025 at 02:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

20.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-20 02:29:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Montalegre

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.85980, -7.60720

Temperature

4.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20.5 km

20.5 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 450 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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