Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Caldas da Rainha
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M4.3 Earthquake near Caldas da Rainha (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On February 19, 2026 at 12:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Caldas da Rainha (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by RESIF.
Details
ID
717f19743d7161cffcdeed994d37700a8d5b47f0
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 12:14:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
County
Village
Landal
Source
resif
Coordinates
39.31385,
-9.02641
Temperature
12.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
Of 29 other entries for this area and period, 1 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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