Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.2 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On August 23, 2026 at 17:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 15 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
ID
707aa7e27995aea46294461b477c4ff2566a686e
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 17:49:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.52200,
-25.16300
Temperature
21.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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