M2.3 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 13:54:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near PORTUGAL (Portugal) on December 28, 2025 at 13:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-28 13:54:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Arcos de Valdevez

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.85860, -8.40010

Temperature

13.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 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: 498 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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