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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-07-04 20:09:39 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION on Jul 4, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal) · 2025-07-04 20:09:39 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal) on July 4, 2025 at 20:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 20:09:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.42900, -24.72000
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to 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: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 92 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 104 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 190 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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