Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 8.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Torre de Moncorvo
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M2.2 Earthquake near Torre de Moncorvo (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2026 at 21:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Torre de Moncorvo (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
1a5972ad962e28e265f85093315dca326b645a87
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-19 21:35:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.23100,
-7.03400
Temperature
10.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 km — close to the regional average (6.3 km)
Regional average: 6.3 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 219 Catalogue entries
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