M3.9 Depth: 2.8 km

M3.9 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 22:54:04 UTC Local time: —

M3.9 earthquake near Santa Bárbara on Nov 6, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.9 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal) · 2025-11-06 22:54:04 UTC

About this earthquake

On November 6, 2025 at 22:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

2.8 km

UTC time

2025-11-06 22:54:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Santa Bárbara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.73100, -27.32700

Temperature

19.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.8 km

2.8 km — close to 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

Terceira

Distance: 1 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
Graciosa

Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
Sao Jorge

Distance: 66 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 82 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Pico

Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Fayal

Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal

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