Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Castro Verde
Country overviewPortugal
M2.3 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On July 13, 2025 at 17:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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
ID
5a43d9e281d0ca14c38908e6fd163dddb7170ca7
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-13 17:28:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.59400,
-7.96700
Temperature
22.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower 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
Volcanoes nearby
Portugal
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 222 Catalogue entries
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Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
Portugal
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