Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.2 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On April 12, 2026 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
7643a712f431adca6d925febf3505a6f35ee45e0
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 20:36:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.90470,
-8.44810
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 km — deeper than 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Portimão Airport29.8 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · PRM · LPPM - Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport44.2 kmStraight-line distancePortugal · FAO · LPFR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Portugal
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 221 Catalogue entries
Of 220 other entries for this area and period, 91 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
500
Country (24h)
Portugal
1