Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 21.7 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Giões
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M2.0 Earthquake near Giões (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Giões (Portugal) on August 27, 2026 at 09:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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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Depth profile
Shallow
21.7 km
21.7 km — deeper than the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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