M2.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 14:32:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal) on December 19, 2025 at 14:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 14:32:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.62700, -25.16700

Temperature

16.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

Furnas

Distance: 21 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
Agua de Pau

Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
Picos Fissural Volcanic System

Distance: 47 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
Sete Cidades

Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
Monaco Bank

Distance: 63 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 145 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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