M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-06-15 12:41:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal) on June 15, 2025 at 12:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-15 12:41:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.42900, -24.74900

Temperature

19.2°C

Map

Depth profile

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.

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Agua de Pau

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Picos Fissural Volcanic System

Distance: 90 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
Monaco Bank

Distance: 102 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
Sete Cidades

Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 188 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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