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M2.2 Depth: 28.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 20:36:11 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 20:36:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.90470, -8.44810

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 446 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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