M2.0 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-06-18 00:49:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2025 at 00:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-18 00:49:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.62300, -25.23800

Temperature

20.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — shallower 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

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: 42 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: 57 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 140 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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