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M2.1 Depth: 7.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 00:45:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 00:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-02 00:45:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.63500, -25.46000
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — close to 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

  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Furnas
    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 25 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 37 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 122 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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