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 (6.1 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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Portugal
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 221 Catalogue entries
Of 220 other entries for this area and period, 126 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)
500
Country (24h)
Portugal
1