Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 20.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ponte de Lima
Country overviewPortugal
M1.6 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On July 23, 2025 at 04:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 21 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.
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Details
ID
d1f08063ea681d1daa65b4c21d533aaab241c884
Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
20.5 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 04:30:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.71330,
-8.57940
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20.5 km
20.5 km — deeper than 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
Volcanoes nearby
Portugal
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 222 Catalogue entries
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