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M3.5 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-10-14 03:50:08 UTC Local time: —

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M3.5 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal) · 2026-10-14 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.5 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal) · 2026-10-14 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Portugal (Portugal) on October 14, 2026 at 03:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

ID
4e53100f6abadba40a23c41a47995a4fc95b010a
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-14 03:50:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.45700, -24.69100
Temperature
22.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper than the regional average (6.3 km)
Regional average: 6.3 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

  • Furnas
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 93 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 106 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 191 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

Portugal

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 29 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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