M4.1 Depth: 37.5 km

M4.1 Earthquake near MADEIRA ISLANDS, PORTUGAL REGION (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 22:19:12 UTC Local time: —

M4.1 earthquake near MADEIRA ISLANDS, PORTUGAL REGION on Sep 24, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.1 Earthquake near MADEIRA ISLANDS, PORTUGAL REGION (Portugal) · 2025-09-24 22:19:12 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 22:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near MADEIRA ISLANDS, PORTUGAL REGION (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

37.5 km

UTC time

2025-09-24 22:19:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

32.48630, -16.48140

Temperature

19.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

37.5 km

37.5 km — deeper than 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

Madeira

Distance: 53 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'862 m ·Last eruption: -4500 ·Portugal
La Palma

Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
Tenerife

Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
Lanzarote

Distance: 471 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain

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