M1.6 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 09:45:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 09:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-06 09:45:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Mirandela

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.49130, -7.10260

Temperature

31.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — shallower 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: 392 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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