Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 3.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL
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M3.1 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On October 2, 2025 at 07:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
95087a709d116d3da2a442fa5b0c12a1f1830f48
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 07:28:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.65800,
-29.04200
Temperature
21.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — close to the regional average (6.3 km)
Regional average: 6.3 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Horta Airport32.2 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · HOR · LPHR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 29 Catalogue entries
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