M2.1 Depth: 1.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 06:09:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 06:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

1.5 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 06:09:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Alenquer

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.04180, -9.00330

Temperature

20.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1.5 km

1.5 km — shallower 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

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Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 431 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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