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M1.7 Depth: 20.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Gave (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 08:35:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 08:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Gave (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 21 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
M1.7
Depth
20.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 08:35:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Gave
County
Viana do Castelo
Village
Gave
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.05080, -8.29720
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.9 km
Shallow
20.9 km
20.9 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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