Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 18.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Monchique
Country overviewPortugal
M2.2 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On June 22, 2025 at 00:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
18.9 km
18.9 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Portimão Airport19.5 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · PRM · LPPM
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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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)
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Country (24h)
Portugal
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