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M3.0 Depth: 13.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 18:42:40 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Portugal on Jul 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal) · 2026-07-06 18:42:40 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2026 at 18:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Portugal: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 18:42:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.63900, -28.48300
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 km — deeper than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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

  • Pico
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'351 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal
  • Fayal
    Distance: 21 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'041 m ·Last eruption: 1958 ·Portugal
  • Sao Jorge
    Distance: 35 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 1'053 m ·Last eruption: 1902 ·Portugal
  • Graciosa
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Last eruption: -1950 ·Portugal
  • Terceira
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'023 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 168 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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