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M2.0 Depth: 6.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Spain)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 15:40:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near PORTUGAL (Spain) on July 23, 2025 at 15:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Spain: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 15:40:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Spain
City
Extremadura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.61900, -7.14400
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 km — shallower than the regional average (10.1 km)
Regional average: 10.1 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

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    Distance: 272 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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