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M2.2 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-11-23 19:31:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 23, 2025 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-23 19:31:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Povoação
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.77400, -25.34800
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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

  • Furnas
    Distance: 3 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 28 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 51 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 123 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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