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M2.3 Depth: 11.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 00:56:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2025 at 00:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 00:56:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Tomar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.63000, -8.28800
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 km
11.1 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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    Distance: 377 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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