Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 4.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
AZORES ISLANDS REGION
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M2.2 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On November 21, 2025 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS REGION (Portugal). 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
ID
c1219096ee17622051d87bd625096546ad7445e2
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 18:07:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.50600,
-24.86900
Temperature
18.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 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 ≥ 2.0 · 222 Catalogue entries
Of 221 other entries for this area and period, 92 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Portugal
1