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M2.6 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-06-04 15:09:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 4, 2025 at 15:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-04 15:09:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.61700, -25.24600
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 41 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 56 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 139 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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