Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Castro Verde
Country overviewPortugal
M2.0 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near PORTUGAL (Portugal) on May 31, 2025 at 19:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
dfd15a246c4136dff431e4e6c6ba280129724ffb
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 19:14:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.59600,
-7.97100
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
505
Country (24h)
Portugal
1