Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
AZORES ISLANDS REGION
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M3.2 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal)
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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
ID
b2b6dc4a5e20adb023ce804a3725d1390b066726
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 20:09:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.42900,
-24.72000
Temperature
20.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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