M3.4 Depth: 19.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 09:39:37 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near Évora on Dec 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal) · 2025-12-15 09:39:37 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 09:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

19.1 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 09:39:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Évora

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.47600, -7.90600

Temperature

12.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.1 km

19.1 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 340 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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