M0.5
Depth:
0.3 km
M0.5 Earthquake near Monchique (Portugal)
About this earthquake
On May 19, 2026 at 12:47 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Monchique (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Portugal: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 km — shallower than the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 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
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Calatrava Volcanic Field
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Stats (last 24h)
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2