Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.1 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On October 25, 2026 at 18:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
49dac42636d631fd7f019ea80806f318b28fdfbe
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-25 18:29:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.19300,
-28.25300
Temperature
22.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — deeper than the regional average (6.4 km)
Regional average: 6.4 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
- Graciosa Airport22.3 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · GRW · LPGR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-11-13
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Portugal
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 219 Catalogue entries
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