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M1.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 06:06:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near PORTUGAL (Portugal) on May 24, 2025 at 06:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 06:06:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Tavira
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.36010, -7.76830
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 368 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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