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M1.8 Earthquake near Reguengos de Monsaraz (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 10:12:14 UTC Local time:

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About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 10:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Reguengos de Monsaraz (Portugal). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

Details

ID
0df68e3176aa24a9a91b2972611b855b9c460e28
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 10:12:14 UTC
Local time
Country
County
Village
Monsaraz
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
38.49050, -7.34870
Temperature
24.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 221 Catalogue entries

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