Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 1.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Castro Marim
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M1.8 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near PORTUGAL (Portugal) on July 10, 2025 at 20:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
e4338d1cf811da7c44475c528e238747a59ac57a
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-10 20:30:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.28270,
-7.43400
Temperature
19.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 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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