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M2.3 Depth: 0.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Castelo Branco (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 01:01:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 01:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Castelo Branco (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 01:01:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Castelo Branco
County
Castelo Branco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.75340, -7.52660
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 km — shallower 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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    Distance: 317 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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