Earthquake AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL (5.3 mw) (2025-09-23 06:25:27 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL, at 2025-09-23 06:25:27 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in AZORES ISLANDS, PORTUGAL
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mw)
5.3
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250923_0000098
Nearest Places
- Azores Plateau / 116.17 km
- Açor Bank / 131.09 km
- Baixa do Morros / 133.97 km
- Ponta Lajens / 135.85 km
- Lajes das Flores Light / 135.95 km
Comment
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)