M1.9 Depth: 3.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 23:28:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 6, 2025 at 23:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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

M1.9

Depth

3.4 km

UTC time

2025-11-06 23:28:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Serreta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.74300, -27.37200

Temperature

19.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.4 km

3.4 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Terceira

Distance: 5 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
Graciosa

Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
Sao Jorge

Distance: 62 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 86 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Pico

Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Fayal

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal

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