Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
AZORES ISLANDS REGION
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M2.9 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On September 8, 2025 at 23:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
3f1b92205d542edf8f9a457fbe8b17aeec1e53ba
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 23:37:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.65900,
-24.98900
Temperature
20.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 222 Catalogue entries
Of 221 other entries for this area and period, 30 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
510
Country (24h)
Portugal
1