Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Portugal
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M4.7 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Portugal (Portugal) on February 26, 2026 at 00:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
ID
047072e00b94a856c048a2b2c49635571001816f
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 00:53:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
isc
Coordinates
33.22530,
-16.40720
Temperature
16.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Porto Santo Airport17.7 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · PXO · LPPS
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Portugal
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
Of 29 other entries for this area and period, 0 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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