M2.1 Depth: 19.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 21:48:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 3, 2025 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

19.1 km

UTC time

2025-10-03 21:48:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.56500, -28.58800

Temperature

20.7°C

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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.

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Volcanoes nearby

Fayal

Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal
Pico

Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Sao Jorge

Distance: 45 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
Graciosa

Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
Terceira

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 175 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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