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M2.0 Depth: 33.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 11:38:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Portugal (Portugal) on August 3, 2026 at 11:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
33.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 11:38:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.00570, -7.45180
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.6 km
Shallow
33.6 km
33.6 km — deeper than the regional average (5.9 km)
Regional average: 5.9 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

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 365 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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