Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 31.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PORTUGAL
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M2.1 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near PORTUGAL (Portugal) on December 21, 2025 at 19:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
55f36efca10f6bb9d97c516b315bba47a7b43c3c
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 19:38:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.91700,
-9.26000
Temperature
10.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31 km
31 km — deeper than the regional average (6.3 km)
Regional average: 6.3 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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Portugal
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 219 Catalogue entries
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