M2.0 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Loures (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 01:49:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 01:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Loures (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 2 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-08 01:49:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Loures

County

Lisbon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.91700, -9.09100

Temperature

18.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — shallower than the regional average (5.6 km)

Regional average: 5.6 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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Calatrava Volcanic Field

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