M2.0 Depth: 8.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 20:38:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (Portugal) on July 2, 2025 at 20:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

8.7 km

UTC time

2025-07-02 20:38:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Velas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.74600, -28.28700

Temperature

16.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.7 km

8.7 km — deeper than 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

Sao Jorge

Distance: 21 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
Pico

Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
Graciosa

Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
Fayal

Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal
Terceira

Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
Don Joao de Castro Bank

Distance: 155 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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