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M2.1 Depth: 0.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 08:01:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal) on December 3, 2025 at 08:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-03 08:01:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.15800, -25.07700
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 km
0.5 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: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 86 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 87 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 181 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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