Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 12.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Peniche
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M2.5 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On June 16, 2025 at 23:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 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
Felt reports
13felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jun 19, 2025, 10:46 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 222 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
505
Country (24h)
Portugal
1