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M2.5 Depth: 24.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 23:13:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 23:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 23:13:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.00000, -8.93700
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 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

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  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 479 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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