Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.1 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On April 27, 2026 at 19:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 3 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
2536f87cb9600276c19f4ecc231338d3bd1978c2
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 19:50:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.42300,
-24.69600
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 221 Catalogue entries
Of 220 other entries for this area and period, 126 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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