Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL
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M2.2 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal) on July 20, 2025 at 18:55 UTC. 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
5dce325e16c71eb62b6b581b64f1b782ec5b7066
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 18:55:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.52200,
-25.15300
Temperature
21.9°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
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 222 Catalogue entries
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