M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 22:30:13 UTC Local time: —

M3.5 earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION on Aug 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.5 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal) · 2025-08-07 22:30:13 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal) on August 7, 2025 at 22:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-07 22:30:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.49200, -24.70000

Temperature

23.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

Furnas

Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
Agua de Pau

Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
Picos Fissural Volcanic System

Distance: 91 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
Sete Cidades

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
Monaco Bank

Distance: 105 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 188 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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