Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL
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M3.0 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On June 6, 2025 at 22:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
617d6f2133584d77dbab9edbb1b0ef44c1ec9293
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-06 22:22:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.60600,
-25.24400
Temperature
19.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- João Paulo II Airport42.7 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · PDL · LPPD
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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