A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near 30 km SSE of Povoação, Portugal on March 11, 2025 at 08:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M4.9 to M5.1.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
