M2.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-06-09 07:47:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal) on June 9, 2025 at 07:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-09 07:47:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.65200, -25.20000

Temperature

19.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — deeper 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

Furnas

Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
Agua de Pau

Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
Picos Fissural Volcanic System

Distance: 44 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
Sete Cidades

Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
Monaco Bank

Distance: 60 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 141 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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