Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 14.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Almodôvar
Country overviewPortugal
M2.8 Earthquake near Almodôvar (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On July 25, 2026 at 06:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Almodôvar (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
14.7 km
14.7 km — deeper than 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport40.5 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · FAO · LPFR - Portimão Airport42.6 kmStraight-line distancePortugal · PRM · LPPM
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Portugal
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 219 Catalogue entries
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