M2.3 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-07-28 00:22:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2025 at 00:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-28 00:22:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Ponte de Lima

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.69180, -8.58930

Temperature

17.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

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

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Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 499 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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